Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer

Job Summary:

The Application Engineer function is to design and estimate functions for Electrical Heat Exchangers and other heaters and associated control systems. Reporting directly to the Application Engineering Manager, the responsibility of the Application Engineer is to design, estimate and provide high quality quotations against customer requirements; to follow up and clarify quotations and, where successful, provide a detailed handover package to the Project Team ensuring we can meet contractual technical and quality requirements and delivery dates.

• Work closely with the Regional Sales Managers to convert customer inquiries into purchase orders.
• Prepare initial design, detailed cost estimate and quote in accordance with the process philosophy and specifications provided by the customer for both electrical heaters and control systems.
• Undertake all necessary technical and commercial clarifications with the client, focusing on speed and accuracy of response.
• Periodically attend bid clarification meetings online and abroad when necessary, either alone or in support of the Regional Sales Manager.
• Liaise with internal departments (procurement, quality, engineering, sales, ...) as well as external third parties to provide technically compliant solutions and costings.
• Prepare detailed handover documentation and design datasheets, ensuring that all client requirements are captured through the review of any technical specifications supplied with the enquiry.

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline with relevant experience.

The company’s products require a broad level of knowledge including Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal and Process design disciplines. The knowledge shall be provided by comprehensive training; however basic understanding across a range of these disciplines is required.

• Self‑motivated, hard‑working and highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Able to work alone and as part of a multicultural team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Able and confident to interact with colleagues and customers of all levels and build close working relationships.
• Forward thinking and able to anticipate problems.
• Ability to work to meet client imposed deadlines, with clients operating across various time zones.
• Willing to undertake occasional travel overseas.