Under the direction of the Application Engineering Manager, the Application Engineer 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 and manufacturing teams through project management oversight and facilitating customer communication.

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 and qualify 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.

· 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.

· Responsible for facility cleanliness and maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

· Follow, comply, and enforce all safety and work-related rules, regulations and policies. Make recommendations regarding safe working methods.

· Promptly respond to inquiries to support individual, team, and company success.

· Continuous participation and engagement in process improvement strategies.

· Perform various duties as requested by management.

Job Requirements/Skills:

· Driving & Travel Requirements: Must maintain a valid state driver’s license, have access to reliable transportation and carry the state minimum required auto insurance. Must be able to travel occasionally. Travel 5-10% annually for training opportunities, sales technical support and trade shows. Must maintain an up-to-date passport.

· Must maintain confidentiality and use discretion with business information. Must maintain an approachable demeaner at all times. Focus on clear, concise communication to clients, vendors, and peers. Professional, positive, and timely communication, both verbally and in writing is crucial to this role.

· The ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents such as customer and industry specifications, professional codes, standards and engineering drawings, policy manuals, safety rules and regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

· Proficient with basic software and smartphone technology including email, internet, and calendaring applications and able to functionally use emerging technologies to support business needs. 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.

· 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 read and understand blueprints, installation manuals, routings, and other manufacturing instructions.

· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as dimensions, tolerances, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

· Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.

· Punctual, highly organized, self-motivated, self-directed, confident self-starter willing to accept responsibility for results. Must be committed to excellence, accuracy in work and attention to details. 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,606.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ixonia, WI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Design or Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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