Applications Engineer

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) is proud to be the leader in shot blast innovation! We are dedicated to our customers, resulting in impressive company growth year over year.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Why Work at BCT?

• Highly Competitive Pay and Benefit Plans : We recognize skill and dedication with superior compensation and benefits.
• Medical Insurance : ZERO DOLLAR MONTHLY PREMIUM Medical Insurance with Wellness Program - no monthly medical insurance premiums deducted from your paycheck.
• Engaged Leadership : Our Founder and CEO, Carl Panzenhagen, is a passionate, ethical, engaged leader.
• Historic Location : Work in our over $2 million investment in upgrades and refurbishment at our historic West Allis location.
• Comprehensive Benefits and 401K : We offer a full range of competitive benefits.
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays : Take advantage of our generous PTO plan and several paid U.S. holidays.
• Casual Work Environment : Enjoy a casual dress code and friendly workplace.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Invest in your future with our tuition reimbursement program.
• Onsite HR and IT Department : We provide dedicated onsite HR and IT support to ensure our employees' needs are met. We won't send you to a 1-800 number for help.

Our Company Culture : We value our PACT

P - Passion

A - Accountability

C - Customer Focused

T - Team Player

We emphasize the importance of working with good people who care about the company and each other. We will always do the right thing for our customers and co-workers, utilizing our core values in everything we do.

Our core values are rooted in the visionary spirit of our CEO, Carl Panzenhagen, who began his career as a teenager working in a foundry.

As an adult, his extensive industry experience and dedication led him to create a company free from bureaucracy and grounded in ethical business practices.

Guided by Carl's leadership, a small team of five evolved into a self-sustaining manufacturing powerhouse. Today, BCT proudly stands 260 employees strong and celebrates the completion of our cutting-edge foundry, a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation.

General Description

Under the direction of the Applications Engineering Manager, the Applications Engineer will work as an integral part of the team to create equipment and upgrade proposals.

This process starts with receiving an RFQ from the sales team and translating this to a machine specification to fulfill the customer requirements.

The applications engineers are responsible for creating a 3D model of the proposed machine from which costing and a proposal are created.

To assist in costing projects, it will be necessary to contact vendors for sub-system pricing and lead time quotes. Upon receipt of order, the position is responsible for assisting with the project folder and machine scope creation so that the project can be passed to engineering and production.

In addition to project-based work, the position will have additional duties in creating standard practices and streamlining processes in the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist application leads and sales managers in managing the RFQ log based on priority and workload.
• Create proposals based on standardized costing and similar-to parts / machines.
• Update proposals based on feedback from sales, engineering, and project management.
• Create customer presentations for large capital equipment projects.
• Collaborate with vendors and applications team to develop quotes and cost analyses.
• Hold self and support team accountable to company and customer for meeting timelines and objectives.
• Assist in communication and documentation of daily project status and release dates.
• Assist mechanical and electrical engineering teams as required.
• Participate in development of SOPs and procedural improvements.
• Help drive and support BCT's Culture and Core Values.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrate ability to successfully manage a task list based on input from multiple (potentially competing) interests.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet company objectives.
• Strong interpersonal & written skills with desire to be an active team member.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computer skills MS Office, MS Project or similar project management software. MS Developer and Visual Basic knowledge is a plus.

Education and / or Experience

Requires associates or bachelor's degree with progressively responsible related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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