Pathfinder Application Engineer

Austell Pathfinder
2865 Log Cabin Drive SE
Smyrna, GA 30339, USA

From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs.

This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

The Application Engineer applies sound engineering practices makes recommendations as to the appropriate application / installation of the engine product to ensure maximum performance and optimum service life. The Application Engineer liaises with customers to define requirements and ensure the correct selection of engine product for life cycle and power consumption expectations. In conjunction with the sales team, the application engineer will collaborate with Perkins Engine Co.

in the creation of cost estimates, component compatibility analyses and the production of bills of materials (BOMs) and installation drawings in support of the selling efforts. The Application Engineer designs/drafts customer-equipment-interface electrical schematics and mechanical installation into engine envelope as well as connection points for fuel/cooling systems and powertrain components. Works closely with Perkins, Pathfinder's engineering, sales, parts, & production department and suppliers to take a customers order from concept to in-the-iron reality.

• Create engine specs, builds of material, and perform installation reviews for OEM and Distributor customer base.
• Perform calculations and engineering analysis for mechanical and electrical systems for new applications and installations.
• Negotiate and manage engineering improvements as required for OEM customers.
• Respond to engineering-related questions for Sales Department's new and existing applications.
• Assist Sales in the proper selection of engines and options for new applications.
• In concert with the sales and engineering departments to ensure that engines are ordered to the most cost-effective and efficient configuration to meet the specifications of the customer while facilitating the most efficient and cost-effective manufacture and assembly of the final product by the value/ass production shop.
• The position is responsible for the scheduling and optimization of owned and vendor resources and bought-in products for OEM value-add reconfigurations and the development of bills of material.
• Understand the processes within various Pathfinder Power Solutions functional areas such as Parts, Service, Warranty, etc. Assist with problems as they arise with our end-user customers, OEMs, and second level dealers.
• Develop / exhibit high competence in Perkins product line knowledge and understanding of Perkins engineering guidelines and practices.
• Expand understanding of Perkins engineering practices through specific training sessions, ad-hoc discussions with managers and senior engineers, and through self-study.
• Exhibit an engineering curiosity about various customers' applications and specific engineering challenges.
• Willingness to travel throughout and beyond the territory to accomplish position responsibilities including but not limited to factory, packager/assembler, various product manufacturer's, other dealers, meetings, technical events, etc.
• Recognize potential sales opportunities and work with across the organization as appropriate to develop opportunities.
• Maintain a high degree of product and industry knowledge through factory programs, product updates, technical…