Applications Engineer - Industrial Ovens Job Sandusky area,Ohio USA,Engineering

Job Title:
Applications Engineer – Industrial Ovens

Department: Sales

Date: 1/30/2025

SUMMARY:

Individuals in this position are the technical authority to the company’s industrial ovens product line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primarily focus on sales activity and evaluating new opportunities
Provide technical support to the entire organization for the company’s industrial ovens product line
Review opportunities (RFQ’s) and specify company product to meet customer applications
Interact with customers while developing product solutions and closing new business
Prepare cost estimates for non-standard products
Perform necessary engineering calculations related to oven performance and sizing requirements
Prepare, send, and follow-up on quotations as assigned
Support engineering and production personnel in the design, build, testing, and installation of finished products
Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have in-depth industry knowledge of product application, design, and standards
Knowledge of product design and shop floor processes as required to estimate product cost
Knowledge of fundamental calculations supporting product design
Fluent in CAD (AutoCAD/ Solid Works) as is required to develop equipment layouts or proposal drawings
Basic knowledge of electrical controls
Excellent people skills as required for customer interaction and to team with company personnel in meeting customer expectations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering field, preferably mechanical is required with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience. Additional relative experience may be considered for less formal education.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to write and analyze reports
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Excellent math skills are required
Must be able to perform engineering calculations employing algebra, trigonometry and geometry as required

COMPUTER

SKILLS:

Fluent in CAD as is required to develop equipment layouts or proposal drawings
Basic Solid Works skills for layout purposes are a bonus
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and possess adequate skills to navigate and work within the company’s ERP and CRM software
Excellent typing skills are required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The personal workstation is located on the 2nd floor. The employee spends some time on shop floor. The majority of the time will be spent sitting in front of a computer and using the phone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is a pleasant, temperature controlled, professional office in a manufacturing setting. The employee works in the office but does have frequent interaction with personnel on the shop floor and may occasionally work in customers’ plants reviewing new applications or installed equipment. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is mixed but does not require hearing protection.

TRAVEL:

Some travel may be required to visit customer sites or attend trade shows. Most travel is within the continental United States; however, a valid US Passport is required for visiting US Military bases and Department of Defense contractor facilities.

NOTE:

This Job Description may be modified due to business necessity. LEWCO, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations regarding these duties, responsibilities, and qualifications in compliance with Federal and State disability laws. EOE