Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer - Pay to $85K

Job Description: Position Details: This position will be responsible for supporting the distribution network of the Company's reciprocating natural gas compressors and packages. The person in this position will be assigned a group of distributor accounts and will serve as the main point of contact for any inquiries and technical information regarding the company's line of reciprocating compressors and packages. The Applications Engineer will use the company's compressors sizing program to select and price reciprocating compressors, select equipment which closely matches the requirements stipulated on the bid documents, research and analyze data per customer specifications, to determine feasibility of design or application, review bid specifications and develop technical and commercial quotations of compressors and packages in response to customer's inquiries, in accordance to specifications API 11P and ISO 13631. The Applications Engineer will also serve as the liaison between the sales team and the plant, conduct product presentations to customers and potential customers using MS PowerPoint, define equipment configuration and work with the engineering team on the release of manufacturing orders. This position will be responsible for entering orders for new compressors into the manufacturing system (SAP), communicating manufacturing schedules to customers, answering customer questions regarding the product line (both distributors and the sales team), and relaying customer requirements to the engineering team and new product development team. Specific Job Requirements Include: Must be able to interact well with other engineers, customers, sales team, and management. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum of 3 years job related experience in the compressor and/or gas engine application industry. Must have technical knowledge of API11P ISO 13631 Position is located in Houston, TX. Candidate must currently live, or be willing to relocate to, the specified area. Excellent Benefits package, salary to $85K, minimal travel (3-4 domestic trips per year) We are an equal employment opportunity employer. You can view all of our jobs online at http://www.appleone.com/?sc=11id=655010 Job Experience: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel Excellent communication skills Strong team-work skills Strong presentation skills Strong customer service skills Excellent understanding of technical specifications and requirements of compressor industry