Application Engineer 1

Role Overview

Under the direction of and reporting to the division manager, the Application Engineer 1 is responsible for supporting the sales team through the development of equipment/system concepts, technical documentation/engineering support and evaluation of competitive project costs. Support engineering, manufacturing, and aftermarket teams through project management oversight and facilitating customer communication. Level 1 is a training and developmental entry level position that will learn, train, and understand all the areas of this position and the business as a whole.

Uncommon Extras

• Bonus Paid Holidays
• Immediate Vesting for Company-Matched 401K
• Annual Discretionary Profit-Sharing Bonus
• Summer Hours
• Flexible Scheduling
• Progressive healthcare benefits for personalized wellness support, including no-cost or low-cost Direct Primary Care

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review request for quotes (RFQ)’s for completeness and develop project specific question list for submittal to customer.
• Clarify project RFQ scope requirements accomplished through scheduled meetings with sales and/or the customer.
• Review customer specifications.
• Perform process development testing: develop product specific test procedures and set-up test apparatus. Interface with manufacturing and Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure proper test set-up.  Generate and present test reports.
• Perform engineering calculations. This would include product heating/cooling load calcs, recirculation air calcs, strength of materials calcs, transmission calcs.
• Research and qualify vendor/manufacturer components for concept designs. Schedule vendor product demonstrations under manager approval.
• Generate 2D sales drawings and/or SolidWorks models of equipment/system concepts as wells as supporting ancillary components.
• Generate budgetary and firm project costs with competitive price considerations in mind to include base equipment pricing, optional pricing such as integrated systems, international shipping, and equipment installation.
• Order entry: review purchase order contract and develop internal and external job order documentation.
• Project management: schedule and lead job kick-off meeting, develop customer Gantt charts through coordination with engineering and manufacturing, generate and maintain project open items list, facilitate internal/external status update meetings with project team and customer, monitor job costs and update project team of cost deviations, generate sales change documentation and generate final job cost documentation and schedule post job meeting. Coordinate the procurement of customer product, generate factory acceptance testing (FAT) agenda, and assist sales with customer interface.
• Foster positive relationships with customers, distributors, and vendors.
• Demonstrate and promote Company’s Core Values through daily actions and decision-making.
• Participate in customer and community events to support relationship building and brand presence.
• Continuous participation and engagement in process improvement strategies.
• Maintain department housekeeping standards and ensure a clean, safe working environment.
• Follow and enforce all safety policies and procedures, recommending improvements as appropriate.
• Provide backup support to other roles within the department as required.
• Perform various duties as requested by management.

Essential Job Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Must be capable of long durations of sitting or standing while working. Ability to perform light lifting, as necessary. Must be willing and able to visit customers.
• Driving and Travel Requirements: Must maintain a valid state driver’s license, have access to reliable transportation and carry the state minimum required auto insurance. Required to travel as needed depending on active projects. Must maintain necessary travel documents. May be subjected to various security and background screenings per customer jobsite entry request.
• Customer Service and Communication: Must maintain confidentiality and use discretion with business and employee information. Must always maintain an approachable demeaner. Focus on clear, concise communication with clients, vendors, and peers. Professional, positive, and timely communication, both verbally and in writing, is crucial to this role.
• Focus and Direction: Accepting of interruptions and being able to refocus and stay on task with a high attention to detail. Must be able to take direction as well as instill a proactive, self-directed approach to ensure daily requirements are fulfilled and projects are completed in an efficient and timely manner. Strong ability to prioritize, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain accuracy and work quality. Ask questions to ensure continuous self-learning and development.
• Analytical Aptitude: The ability to read, interpret, and analyze complex documents including contracts, customer and industry specifications, engineering drawings, schematics, blueprints, regulations, warranties, policy and procedures manuals, and work instructions.
• Technology: Proficient with core business software including Teams, email, internet, and scheduling tools. Proficient with MS Office applications such as Word and have advanced knowledge of Excel. Proficient with Solidworks 3D modeling plus a base familiarity with DraftSight 2D. Familiarity with controllers, drives, PLCs, HMIs, and basic testing equipment. Ability to use various hand tools as needed.
• Hours and Work Environment: Must meet or exceed job requirements and company expectations. Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and additional hours as needed to meet deadlines.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must have the ability to perform basic mechanical assembly activities (i.e. set-up test apparatus assembly).
• Basic understanding of industrial controls and electrical schematics.
• Ability to calculate dimensions, tolerances, proportions, and percentages.
• Professional and positive interpersonal skills with customers, peers, and management.
• Strong decision-making ability and sound judgment.
• Strong prioritization and time-management skills.
• Ability to assess situations, evaluate risks, and make timely and effective decisions.
• Ability to build relationships, communicate effectively with various personality types, and adapt to changing environments.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and committed to high-quality work accuracy.
• Punctual, highly organized, confident self-starter willing to accept responsibility for results. Sets high goals and standards for self and others.

Education and Experience

• 4 year degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of Internship experience with exposure to a design and manufacturing environment.

Note: This position does not offer Relocation Assistance.