JOB SUMMARY:

The Applications Engineer performs engineering work relative to customer product applications, and for the improvement of existing products. The Applications Engineer works as a bridge between customers, Operations teams, engineering teams, using customer input and sales information to design, or redesign, develop, test and implement customer programs and applications. The individual in this role provides specialized technical service to salesman and customers for the solution of design and application problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides advice and technical information to customers and salesman in matters pertaining to applications and assists customers as required for satisfactory product performance.
• Makes customer visits as necessary while maintaining a customer centric mindset and outlook.
• Articulates technology, product and application positioning to both business and technical users.
• Prepares requests for quotations for customers.
• Performs technical/product training for Inside Sales, Operations, Engineering and end users for targeted accounts; assists in the onsite technical training of sales team members.
• Keeps abreast of new product developments and applications for use in adaptation to company products.
• Responsible for carrying out assignments of substantial complexity.
• Analyze field samples and report back to initiator of request.
• May generate requests to Chemical/Functional Test Lab for analysis of sample materials for the field.
• Carries out special projects in business development, safety and continuous improvement as required.
• Represents the Company by membership in technical and professional societies.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves on a committee based safety team.
• Performs any other assigned duty as directed by Sales Engineer or program leader.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrollment in Bachelor’s Degree program in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required at accredited college or university; related or similar disciplines could be considered.
• Demonstrates great inter personal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates a professional and positive attitude as well as a passion for continuous improvement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Be able to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Be able to reach overhead
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
• Be able to lift and/or move 35 pounds of weight on occasion

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Technetics Group