Application Engineer

The Application Engineer will provide technical engineering and sales support for customer projects related to Emerson’s product families.

Additionally, this role will assist with the specification of applicable Isolation Valve products based on an analysis of the customer’s needs and factory capabilities.

This engineer will promote the successful sale and execution of North American and global projects that incorporate the Vanessa, KTM, Virgo and Keystone product lines.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE :

Provide Support to Sales Channel by :

Acting as the technical lead in evaluating project RFQs, including the creation and submittal of quotations. Coordinating and providing leadership to the initial Sales Strategy meetings with sales channel and internal Emerson partners.

Providing an interface between the sales channel and the customer for assigned projects.

Provide Technical Support by :

• Supporting market-price generation, optimized margin, and technical sales support.
• Partnering with key customers including but not limited to sales managers, product managers, engineering, planners, buyers, manufacturing engineering, and finance to optimize profit and provide quick technical solutions to customers.
• Being proficient in ASME, ASTM, and API standards.
• Reading and understanding customer specifications relating to Isolation Valve Products.
• Developing contractual documents directly with customers and / or suppliers, including the review of Terms and Conditions.
• Assisting sales field concerning product applicability and special customer requirements.
• Assisting factories by defining and coordinating special customer product modifications to ensure customer requirements and industry standards are understood throughout phases of execution.
• Modifying and approving documentation according to customer requests.
• Ensuring customer response times are at their optimal level.
• Using processes to continually improve to exceed customer expectations. A key focus will be updating, developing, and implementing standard work.
• Maintaining key data for daily, weekly, monthly use.
• Assisting with pricing of customers’ proposals.
• Providing varied phone and e-mail support to customers.
• Working with multi-functional teams to provide accurate information and quotes.
• Assisting in new process and / or product development.
• Analyzing common product or process problems and coordinating solutions.
• Promoting customer awareness among all employees.
• Acting as a liaison between sales, engineering, operations, and other internal departments.
• Attending / leading in person and / or virtual meetings with sales and customers.
• Participating in project kickoff meetings.
• Drafting periodic status reports as requested.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Project Quotations Manager.

WHO YOU ARE :

Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Gains insight into customer needs. Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations.

Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED :

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field is required Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial preferred.
• years’ experience working in an engineering / manufacturing environment required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead multi-functional teams and drive accurate completion of proposals and subsequent capture of orders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Strong math skills and detail oriented.
• Good organizational skills and problem-solving abilities are vital.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States sponsorship will not be provided for this role

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART :

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering
• A Technical knowledge of isolation valves, actuator types, sizing and associated control systems is highly desired. Experience working with Oracle and a CRM tool would be valuable.

Flexible Work Schedule - Remote Work Option :

This role has the flexibility of a remote work option up to three days a week. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and efficiency as we serve the needs of our customers.

OUR OFFER TO YOU :

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.

We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, (k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives.

We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.

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Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.