Application Engineer

The Application Engineer’s function is to support North America and South America sales and marketing relative to trucks, excavators and dozers in these markets. The Application Engineer is an in-house expert in mining techniques and the application of our products in the mining industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to North America and South America Sales department and Customers relative to utilizing/applying our products.
• Visit Customer sites (mines) to gather information and make presentations relative to this technical assistance.
• Perform truck haulage simulations using TALPAC software.
• Estimate excavator/truck production rates, haulage cost/ton.
• Calculate dump body and bucket requirements based on site data and pass matching.
• Create and maintain excavator / truck loading charts.
• Assist with technical sales training of employees.
• Support Sales department with Customer presentations, technical training, and technical portions of proposals (trucks, excavators and dozers).
• Produce documentation supporting Application Engineering activities such as “Job Reports”.
• Support Product Management with technical assistance as requested.
• Participate at mining industry trade shows and meetings.
• Produce and present technical “white papers” relative to the successful application of LME products.
  
  

Competencies

• Education and Experience: B.S. degree in Mining Engineering is preferred or B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering combined with 2 years of experience as an Application Engineer with a heavy equipment OEM (supplier to mining
• industry preferred).
• Understanding of the mining industry in general, and of surface mining methods specifically.
• Understanding of the application of mining machinery and related equipment.
• Understanding of Sales strategy as applied to mining equipment in the global marketplace.
• Ability to visit mine sites worldwide and interact directly with Customers relative to the application and promotion of mining products.
• Ability to develop and perform presentations to personnel and Customers.
• Ability to conduct technical training to Liebherr personnel.
• Have strong analytical, oral, and written communications skills.
• Ability to develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project.
• Ability to use (or learn) Runge TALPAC software.
• Ability to apply Project Management principles to manage workload and deliver results in a timely manner.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport.
  
  
  

Our Offer
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.
Referral Bonus: Tier IV

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jose Matrille.
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The company
In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for eight divisions that are positioned across the United States.

Location
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News, VA
United States (US)

Contact
Jose Matrille
zay.matrille@liebherr.com