Applications Engineer
Your role
Product Company Indiana, part of Atlas Copco Industrial Vacuum Division, aims to lead in engineered pumps and systems with excellent delivery and customer service. As a Applications Engineer, you provide prompt pricing and technical support to Sales and Marketing, reporting to the Applications Team Lead.
You will
- Respond to internal and approved external inquiries on pricing and delivery.
- Assist in selecting suitable products by performing equipment sizing calculations.
- Provide first-line technical support and documentation for Atlas Copco products.
- Collaborate with internal departments and suppliers to create quotes for non-standard products.
- Review specifications and prepare quotations, documenting exceptions or clarifications.
- Analyze customer specifications and translate requirements into costing and offers.
- Make initial product selections meeting customer specifications.
- Calculate pump capacity based on process conditions, including gas mixes.
- Prepare technical proposals with system design, cost estimates, and lead times.
- Support sales with technical assistance during offers.
- Conduct kickoff meetings to hand over projects to Project Engineers.
- Coordinate order entry as needed.
- Interact with vendors for supplied parts.
- Ensure profitability and processability of projects and orders.
- Provide guidance to other applications engineers.
- Lead in the absence of the Application Team Lead.
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
You have
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or other technical degree required; equivalent experience may be substituted.
- 1- 2 years of experience, working as a Sales/Engineer with rotating equipment manufacturer preferred.
- Displays a strong mechanical ability.
- Requires high level of interaction among peers and others.
- Ability to learn quickly.
- Must have proactive organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple customer requirements in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to identify and work within deadlines with the capacity to work independently.
- Demonstrates the ability to own customer requests and follow them to completion.
- Strong written and verbal English language communication skills.
- Capable of communicating to a technical or non-technical audience.
- Requires the ability to use good judgment and discretion.
- Must have strong organizational skills.
- Understands financial aspects of optimizing profits.
- Knowledge of pumps and pumping systems, system calculations, life cycle costs, etc.
- Knowledge of various industry standards (HEI, ANSI, ISO, etc.) for pumps.
- Knowledge of rotating equipment/drivetrain preferred.
- Ability to work with detailed specifications and industry standards.
- Understands financial aspects of optimizing profits.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of company product, customers and vendors (as acquired through experience) preferred.
- Understanding of competition in various markets and regions preferred.
In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
Job location
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Michigan City, IN, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
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