What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Applications Engineer position at Key Technical Solutions?
Senior Applications Engineer
Are you a driven sales-minded engineer who loves custom automation equipment? Join our client's fast-growing company as a Senior Applications Engineer and become a key player in driving and managing the technological evaluation stage of the sales process. You'll also mentor the Applications Engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Engineering Support
- Review RFQs and apply URS documentation
- Complete conceptual layout drawings
- Collaborate on customized design solutions
- Perform sizing calculations and optimization analysis
- Lead technical proposal evaluations
- Maintain expert product and process knowledge
Design Integration
- Organize pre-sale project details
- Lead Conceptual Design Review for secured projects
- Maintain accurate records in company databases
- Provide OEM equipment specifications
Continuous Improvement
- Create and maintain vendor selection criteria
- Qualify new suppliers
- Attend trade shows and seminars
- Apply standardization criteria to equipment
- Spend 3 months on the production floor
Sales Support
- Serve as technical lead in customer communications
- Travel with sales team for onsite evaluations
- Recommend alternatives for technical inefficiencies
- Document site details in CRM files
Mentorship
- Develop new hires and less experienced team members
- Implement standardization processes
- Exemplify company core values and leadership
Qualifications:
- 2-4 year degree in Engineering or related discipline
- 4-6 years of applications experience
- Strong client-facing interaction skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Desired Skills:
- Experience in secondary packing, robotics, automation, industrial machine design, and food/beverage packaging
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, AutoCAD, PDM
Miscellaneous:
- Adhere to company SOPs and sell the client Value Proposition
- Attend trade shows
- Continuous improvement and industry training
- Occasional travel (5-10% annually)
- Strong discipline, problem-solving skills, and work ethic
Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now and be part of our client's dynamic team!
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000
