Applications Engineer (1707189)  $100k – $130k per year
Saint Charles, IL
Full Time; Direct Hire

PRIMARY DUTIES

Responsible for soliciting and securing purchase orders for high-tech automation equipment and related projects. Plan, organize, implement, and analyze all project-related activities to achieve both project-specific and organizational goals. Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, continuous improvement, and individual achievement.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solicit and respond to requests for quotations from new and existing customers.

• Meet with customers, gather and analyze RFQ information, develop concepts, generate pricing worksheets, and prepare formal proposals.

• Follow up with customers to secure project orders.

• Initiate project kick-off meetings and interpret specifications and proposals.

• Provide guidance and commercial support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support project modifications affecting scope, pricing, or delivery.

• Evaluate and analyze new technologies, products, and industry trends.

• Assist in the development of promotional and collateral materials.

• Support various engineering and marketing functions within the Applications Group.

• Travel as needed to support customer development and new business opportunities.

• Participate in trade shows and advertising campaigns as required.

• Perform additional duties to support team members, improve support systems, and meet customer and organizational goals.

REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or equivalent experience.

• Strong communication skills with extensive experience in supplier and customer interactions.

• Proven time and resource management skills, including project and team leadership.

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and discipline.

• Results-oriented and committed to meeting schedules and budgets.

• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

• Valid driver’s license.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Proficient in drafting, reading, and creating technical drawings and sketches.

• Experience with CAD software including SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to perform physical tasks related to the position, including climbing on and around machinery.

• Work involves desk activities and walking throughout the facility.

• Exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations in customer facilities.

TRAINING PROGRAM

• Participation in off-site seminars and formal training as appropriate.

• Daily on-site training.

COMMUNICATION

Communicates effectively with project team members, customers, and suppliers.

Upon Applying:

You’ll likely receive a chatbot with basic questions, then upon receiving your timely answers it’s possible that you’ll receive additional outreach of emails, texts and/or telephone calls from our recruiting firm if you’re being considered for this or another similar position.  Upon their recommendations after having discussed the position with you, it can lead to phone, virtual, and face-to-face conversations, and interviews with hiring managers at the company.

If the job description, location, and compensation, align with your qualifications, we encourage you to apply. 

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