111 Application Engineer jobs in Powers Lake

Job Title: Application Engineer Location: North Chicago, IL Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $40,000.00 Job Description We are seeking an Application Engineer to join our team. Responsibilities include: Sizing and developing cost-effective process solutions to meet customer needs. Preparing technical bids and proposals related to products in the Centrisys portfolio. Participating in design and process risk reviews for proposed solutions. Communicating with Regional Sales Managers, external sales reps, internal engineering departments, engineering consultants, and customers. Ensuring all designs conform to contract specifications and drawings. Developing competitive intelligence, installation/reference lists, specifications, proposal templates, and design spreadsheets. Writing orders and clearly identifying what was sold, resolving conflicts regarding price, scope, and delivery schedule. Seeking vendor quotes to build competitive and accurate project budgets. Developing project kickoff packages and turnover documentation for the execution team. Analyzing completed project costing data from ERP/Job Management Software to establish future project estimates. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, Civil, Mechanical) required. 2+ years of experience in wastewater, chemical, environmental, or process technologies. Ability to review AutoCAD PID/PFD drawings. Ability to size and develop cost-effective process solutions tailored to client needs. Ability to prepare detailed technical bids and proposals for complex equipment or system solutions. Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Full-time Industry Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at L2x Talent Solutions by 2x. Additional Opportunities Technology Engineer roles in Pleasant Prairie, WI and other locations, with salary ranges from 65,000 to 68,000, and other opportunities listed with respective locations and salary ranges. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Application Engineer drives the sales process, working in conjunction with the Field Service Sales team as the "Go-To" person for selling custom engineered to order type service(s). This role identifies technical issues to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead regional commercial activity and sales support to achieve specific business goals with highest priority placed on Orders Entered to fulfill capacity available and Contribution Margin objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction
• Works together with Sales, Order Handling & Project Management to ensure improving/ongoing customer satisfaction
• Obtain supporting pricing and cost elements required to fulfill bid requirements.
• Maintain active directory of sub suppliers for bid support elements
• Provide product specifications, technical support/troubleshooting, and price quotations in a timely manner to existing customers while proactively seeking and pursuing potential new clients for continued growth.
• Attend customer visits at customer locations to discuss business opportunities and/or to review specific project(s). This may include job walks, update on company capabilities and new service or product offerings.
• Maintain up to date contracts for accounts within assigned territory
• Interface with other departments and stakeholders within Service, Components, Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., outside sales representatives regarding day-to-day sales items.
• Responsible for developing and preserving pricing in assigned territory.
• Compile and report on assigned territory competitive feedback & bid feedback.
• Sales follow-up on previously submitted sales quotations and requests from new customer(s).
• Sales follow-up on completed service activities and recommended future actions.
• Generate regional analytical reports for staff and to support commercial review meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent communication skills
• Strategic thinker with relationship building skills
• Problem solver mentality; strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Well organized with exceptional written, verbal and formal presentation skills
• Ability to deal with and influencing internal and external customers in a professional and positive manner
• Ability to motivate stakeholders to achieve extra-ordinary results through teamwork
• Ability to execute bidding/proposal preparation and the ability to read and understand bid/proposal specification, both from a technical and commercial perspective, including interpretation of contractual terms and conditions
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment with long lead-time, engineered-to-order product
• Knowledge of engineering project management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Electrical or Mechanical preferred.
• 3-5 years of customer facing sales roles
• ERP Experience (SAP, SalesForce, etc.)

Preferred Education / Experience

• 5-10 years of related experience in a customer facing marketing and/or sales role
• Strong knowledge of the electric power industry

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

Functional Leaders: Engineering, Human Resources, Sales Operations, Sourcing, Operations

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to walk on an uneven/gravel ground.

Working Conditions

Shopfloor, remote and office environment with up to 25% travel.

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

About the job Application Engineer

Job Duties:

• Conduct field service at customer facilities, ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of CNC tool & cutter grinding machines.
• Specifically working on Straustak machines with an understanding of Numroto software
• Provide comprehensive support to customers onsite, by phone, and via email, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting issues promptly and effectively.
• Expect up to 50% travel within the USA, Canada, and Mexico to support customer needs.

• Technical field service experience with CNC grinding machinery, encompassing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting machine problems both on-site and remotely, including answering customer inquiries regarding maintenance, mechanical/electrical drawings, and part identification.
• Experience with the installation of CNC grinding machines at customer facilities.
• "Hands-on" individual with a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret and comprehend electrical, mechanical, and other technical drawings.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and fluid power circuits is preferred.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionApplication Engineer

• Our CNC Manufacturing Client in Lake County, IL is seeking an Application Engineer to join their team! Work for a company that is trusted, hard-working and looking to continue growing.
• Benefits upon hire:& 4% 401K match, Vacation days (80 hours of PTO, each year you obtain another week of PTO), Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Long-term and Short-term Life Insurance, All Major Holidays off.
• Job Highlights:&
• Direct Hire
• Pay: $33-40+/hr, based on experience. Opportunity for overtime.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Potential for travel outside work hours.
• Collaborative and friendly environment
• Job Duties:
• Conduct field service at customer facilities, ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of CNC tool cutter grinding machines.
• Specifically working on Straustak machines with an understanding of Numroto software
• Provide comprehensive support to customers onsite, by phone, and via email, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting issues promptly and effectively.
• Expect up to 50% travel within the USA, Canada, and Mexico to support customer needs.
• Ideal Candidates:
• Technical field service experience with CNC grinding machinery, encompassing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting machine problems both on-site and remotely, including answering customer inquiries regarding maintenance, mechanical/electrical drawings, and part identification.
• Experience with the installation of CNC grinding machines at customer facilities.
• "Hands-on" individual with a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret and comprehend electrical, mechanical, and other technical drawings.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and fluid power circuits is .

• Increase sales to existing accounts
  • Expand business via cross selling
  • Expand relationships and networks within existing accounts
  • Share points of view and/or suggest innovative/creative ideas for customers
  • Holding our channel partners and internal SPX FLOW teammates accountable to mutually deliver on our commitments and grow our partnership.
  • Review customer specifications to prepare sales quotations and proposals for products, including price and delivery, and other related materials for a customer's inquiry. Involves regular communication with sales channels (via email or telephone), use of application data (printed form and PC based sizing software) for appropriate selection of equipment, and use of PC based pricing programs as well as printed price catalogs for bid proposal creation.
  • Assist with training sales representatives and customers, which includes PowerPoint presentations and occasionally instructing in hands-on type classes.
  • Attend and participate in meetings with clients, representatives, and distributors to discuss product offerings and ensure customer's expectations are met. Occasional travel on sales calls with the distributor or Sales Manager.
  • Works with current and prospective sales representatives and customers to establish needs, specifications, and possible product modifications for future sales, primarily through email and telephone contact.
  • Informs customers of technological improvements and the advantages to the customer of using the company's products.
  • Propose changes in equipment or use of materials which would result in cost reduction or improvement in operations.

• Attend to and advocate for customer needs
  • Prioritize customer satisfaction as a primary objective
  • Achieve results by understanding the customers business, empathizing with their challenges and developing a plan to meet their needs
  • Maintain personal control over sales and delivery processes identified as top priorities by customer
  • Make service solutions a top priority, let customer satisfaction drive the solution
  • Determines, builds and reinforces professional credibility with buyer and influencers
  • Provide technical services and support to customers relating to use, operation, and maintenance of equipment. This may include occasional travel to the customer's site.
  • Resolve customer complaints and warranty issues. Handle quality problems that arise in the field in a fair, professional, and equitable manner to both the customer and the company.
  • Aids in the design and development of equipment and systems, and redesign of existing systems and products to fulfill the needs of customers.
  • On occasion, coordinate testing of product samples from end-users to determine physical properties and compatibility with company products.
  • Works with cross-functional teams to research, collect, and report information on the ability and capacity of company products against competing equipment to drive equipment sales and help in new product development initiatives.
  • Actively works with the other Application Engineers, Sales Managers, and Manufacturer's Representatives to provide all the necessary technical and commercial assistance needed for products, applications, and markets.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a variety of different audiences.
• Good organizational skills / intrapersonal skills, pro-active mindset, self-starter.
• Strong commercial / business acumen, excellent teamwork skills, organizational competency and the ability to prioritize.
• Good mechanical aptitude. Knowledge of installation, operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and fluid dynamics to properly size equipment.
• Solid mathematical skills including the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, etc. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Able to provide a quality level of customer service, including dealing with customer complaints and help resolve problems.

• Able to articulate and present ideas, concepts, and product demonstrations in front of a large group of people.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Proficiency in computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Willingness to occasionally travel to customer sites or other SPX Flow locations throughout the Americas when needed.
• Desire to grow into a future commercial role in technical sales, channel management, or others.

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year College or university in Chemical, Mechanical, or other related Engineering field as well as 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional years of experience preferred.

About the job Application Engineer - Mundelein

Application Engineer - Mundelein

Mundelein, IL

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Our CNC Manufacturing Client in Lake County, IL is seeking an Application Engineer to join their team! Work for a company that is trusted, hard-working and looking to continue growing.

Benefits upon hire: 4% 401K match, Vacation days (80 hours of PTO, each year you obtain another week of PTO), Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Long-term and Short-term Life Insurance, All Major Holidays off.

Job Highlights:

• Direct Hire
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Potential for travel outside work hours.
• Collaborative and friendly environment

• Conduct field service at customer facilities, ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of CNC tool & cutter grinding machines.
• Specifically working on Straustak machines with an understanding of Numroto software
• Provide comprehensive support to customers onsite, by phone, and via email, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting issues promptly and effectively.
• Expect up to 50% travel within the USA, Canada, and Mexico to support customer needs.

• Technical field service experience with CNC grinding machinery, encompassing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting machine problems both on-site and remotely, including answering customer inquiries regarding maintenance, mechanical/electrical drawings, and part identification.
• Experience with the installation of CNC grinding machines at customer facilities.
• "Hands-on" individual with a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret and comprehend electrical, mechanical, and other technical drawings.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and fluid power circuits is preferred.

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Power a smarter world as an Applications Engineer III on the Generac Clean Energy Solutions (CES) team! We are shaping the market and investing in new companies and technologies that enable us to improve energy resilience and independence, optimize energy efficiency and consumption, protect and build critical infrastructure.

The Applications Engineer III, reporting to the Director of Engineering, plays a crucial role in maintaining customer confidence and strengthening dealer relationships by delivering technical leadership within the Fleet team. This role will provide "voice of customer" feedback to sales and product teams, product integration guidance in pre- and post-sales activities, and build scalable processes to ensure sustainable customer, technical, and field support. You'll develop project plans to coordinate research, documentation, and development activities that break through regulatory barriers and ensure compliant products and solutions.

Role can be in any of our offices including N. Billerica, MA, S. Portland ME, Waukesha WI or Reno NV. Please note extensive travel (up to 50%) will be required.

Essential Duties:

• Identify regulatory barriers to customer success and mobilize internal resources (code specialists, product managers, product engineers) to quickly resolve
• Provide technical guidance to internal sales teams and field applications engineers and instruct them in the use of sales, design, and other support tools that you build and maintain
• Provide technical guidance for the development of training materials, manuals, and other new or updated technical content before publication and serve as the primary author of application notes
• Review and provide feedback on design and engineering construction plans
• Provide mentorship to other Applications Engineers and Field Applications Engineers
• Provide subject matter expertise and additional company presence at national and regional industry trade shows
• Record detailed information about service and support activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline
• 5 or more years of relevant work experience
• Ability to travel on a domestic (primarily US and Puerto Rico) and occasionally on a foreign basis (total travel up to 25%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with clean energy systems (such as residential solar, storage, and/or energy management) and/or electrical contracting experience
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience with serial communications and connected devices used in residential energy industry (Modbus, TCP/IP, RS485, RS232, etc.)
• Third-Party certification and/or licensure such as NABCEP PVIP or ESIP or electrical licensure

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and flowcharts
• Understanding of and ability to apply knowledge of electronic and power circuits
• Understanding of and ability to apply the NEC, building codes, and related construction standards
• Understanding of and ability to apply UL and IEEE Solar Inverter related standards
• Understanding of and ability to use general use and specialized equipment such as oscilloscopes and meters
• Ability to solve problems in an environment of uncertainty
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job DescriptionJob Description

Application Engineer - Mundelein

Mundelein, IL

Must be a US or Green Card holder.

Our CNC Manufacturing Client in Lake County, IL is seeking an Application Engineer to join their team! Work for a company that is trusted, hard-working and looking to continue growing.

Benefits upon hire: 4% 401K match, Vacation days (80 hours of PTO, each year you obtain another week of PTO), Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Long-term and Short-term Life Insurance, All Major Holidays off.

Job Highlights:

• Direct Hire
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Potential for travel outside work hours.
• Collaborative and friendly environment

Job Duties:

• Conduct field service at customer facilities, ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of CNC tool & cutter grinding machines.
• Specifically working on Straustak machines with an understanding of Numroto software
• Provide comprehensive support to customers onsite, by phone, and via email, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting issues promptly and effectively.
• Expect up to 50% travel within the USA, Canada, and Mexico to support customer needs.

Ideal Candidates:

• Technical field service experience with CNC grinding machinery, encompassing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting machine problems both on-site and remotely, including answering customer inquiries regarding maintenance, mechanical/electrical drawings, and part identification.
• Experience with the installation of CNC grinding machines at customer facilities.
• "Hands-on" individual with a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret and comprehend electrical, mechanical, and other technical drawings.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and fluid power circuits is .

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Hiring Companies ATS Questions):

1. Do you have Straustak machine experience (could be an operator)

2. Do you have Numroto software experience. Working/troubleshooting grinding machines

3. Do you have technical field service experience with CNC grinding machinery, encompassing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs.

4. Do you have proficiency in troubleshooting machine problems both on-site and remotely, including answering customer inquiries regarding maintenance, mechanical/electrical drawings, and part identification.

5. Do you have experience with the installation of CNC grinding machines at customer facilities.

6. Are you "Hands-on" individual with a strong mechanical aptitude.

7. Do you have the ability to interpret and comprehend electrical, mechanical, and other technical drawings.

8. Do you have basic knowledge of electrical and fluid power circuits is .

9. Do you have experience traveling to customer sites and great customer service skills - Nice to Have:

10. Must be a US or Green Card holder

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

Power a smarter world as an Applications Engineer III on the Generac Clean Energy Solutions (CES) team! We are shaping the market and investing in new companies and technologies that enable us to improve energy resilience and independence, optimize energy efficiency and consumption, protect and build critical infrastructure.

The Applications Engineer III, reporting to the Director of Engineering, plays a crucial role in maintaining customer confidence and strengthening dealer relationships by delivering technical leadership within the Fleet team. This role will provide "voice of customer" feedback to sales and product teams, product integration guidance in pre- and post-sales activities, and build scalable processes to ensure sustainable customer, technical, and field support. You'll develop project plans to coordinate research, documentation, and development activities that break through regulatory barriers and ensure compliant products and solutions.

Role can be in any of our offices including S. Portland ME, Reno NV, or Waukesha WI

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Identify regulatory barriers to customer success and mobilize internal resources (code specialists, product managers, product engineers) to quickly resolve

• Provide technical guidance to internal sales teams and field applications engineers and instruct them in the use of sales, design, and other support tools that you build and maintain

• Provide technical guidance for the development of training materials, manuals, and other new or updated technical content before publication and service as the primary author of application notes

• Review and provide feedback on design and engineering construction plans

• Provide mentorship to other Applications Engineers and Field Applications Engineers

• Provide subject matter expertise and additional company presence at national and regional industry trade shows

• Record detailed information about service and support activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience

• Ability to travel on a domestic (primarily US and Puerto Rico) and occasionally on a foreign basis (total travel up to 25%)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands-on experience with clean energy systems (such as residential solar, storage, and/or energy management) and/or electrical contracting experience

• Intermediate knowledge of and experience with serial communications and connected devices used in residential energy industry (Modbus, TCP/IP, RS485, RS232, etc.)

• Third-Party certification and/or licensure such as NABCEP PVIP or ESIP or electrical licensure

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and flowcharts

• Understanding of and ability to apply knowledge of electronic and power circuits

• Understanding of and ability to apply the NEC, building codes, and related construction standards

• Understanding of and ability to apply UL and IEEE Solar Inverter related standards

• Understanding of and ability to use general use and specialized equipment such as oscilloscopes and meters

• Ability to solve problems in an environment of uncertainty

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

• Strong time management and organizational skills

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Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac's success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people's lives and their own.