Application Engineer

Serve as the technical process leads in running and designing pilot tests and all process engineering activities from sale through start-up of custom capital process equipment and systems. Includes process design, machine design reviews, commissioning, and process field service activities., * Apply product quality requirements, process design, and customer criteria to select the equipment settings and process conditions necessary for testing design.

• Act as the technical lead for quality pilot test design, documentation, and execution.
• Coordinate pilot test material shipping details between the Process Development Center (pilot plant), shipping/receiving, and the customer.
• Direct activities during testing. Write or review technical test reports and approve as necessary approves technical test reports as necessary.
• Support domestic and international sales and marketing efforts by providing excellent customer service, communication, and technical information.
• Review and understand all technical and commercial documentation from order entry.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings and design reviews.
• Work with Process Controls Department in development of process flow diagrams, simplified piping and instrumentation diagrams, and process control narratives.
• Generate technical documentation for project management as needed.
• Review equipment drawing packages and attend factory acceptance tests.
• Conduct quality startups of installed equipment and systems.
• Coordinate review of customer supplied specifications with other departments and determine job costs.
• Obtain and review all technical vendor specifications, and is the technical contact to select, inspect, and accept auxiliary equipment.
• Provide customer process support for installed equipment for field service projects.
• Act as the customer champion in leading resolution to customer complaints and warranty situations related to process issues.
• Collaborate with all internal teams to ensure successful project completion.

Do you have experience in Vendor communication?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Must be able to work in an office environment and industrial process area.

• Must be able to work in both indoor and/or outdoor customer locations.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. in the pilot plant area.
• Must be able to work in a classified hazardous area. Protective equipment must be worn in these areas.
• Must be able to travel up to 40% domestic and/or international.

Education:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.

Experience/Skills:

• Must have at least 2 years of experience in Application Engineering or equivalent experience in custom capital process equipment and systems.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines; capacity to manage priorities and expectations.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external customers, consultants, and suppliers, both written and verbal.
• Must have 3+ years of experience in problem solving., * Bachelor’s (Required), * application engineer: 2 years (Required)
• Problem-solving: 2 years (Required)
• Computer skills: 2 years (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement