What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineer - Project Business position at KSB SE and Co KGaA?
KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB's research and development activities forms the basis for the company's success.
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Position Title : Applications Engineer - Project Business
Reports To : Project & Application Engineering Manager
Position Summary :
This role requires working knowledge of KSB products and processes, industry standards, and the ability to navigate complex project specifications. The ability to utilize this knowledge to complete and manage quotations for pumps, and auxiliary equipment focusing on "Project Business" within the Energy and Petrochemical & Chemical (PCC) market segments. Employee needs to develop close relationships with the KSB Sales Personnel, local KSB Supply Chain and Operations personnel, KSB Factories, and local US suppliers of auxiliary equipment.
Tasks / Responsibilities :
- Generate and manage multiple Project Business quotations at a fast pace. Candidate should be able to quote direct jobs, and pass-through support to our KSB sister companies.
- Primary business focuses on Power Generation, Steel Mills, Paper Mills, and various manufacturing facilities.
- Technical responses to local KSB personnel, KSB factories, sub-suppliers, and customers.
- Responsible for using KSBs tools in providing pump technical information such as datasheets, speed curves, drawings, etc.
- Ability to interact with vendors for buyouts.
- Ability to understand / translate drawings and specifications.
- Ability to compile costing for all equipment and project needs and work with KSB Sales Personnel to create customer quotations.
- Stay abreast of company offerings (products and services), Tools and Systems.
- Support AE Manager with routine reporting on key performance metrics.
- Departmental filing and records management.
- Other Application Engineering responsibilities, as assigned.
General Professional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Education / Experience :
B.S. degree in Engineering with at least two years of experience of centrifugal pump engineering and application. Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
EOE / M / F / D / V Drug Free Environment
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