Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Development

• Work with suppliers to create detailed technical requirements, including system architecture, hardware, software, and data, ensuring risk management, quality considerations, and product deployment and field support while allowing for innovation.
• Identify new product candidates.
• Develop and assist in executing technical product road maps, development schedules, and product designs for The Company Artificial Lift.
• Work closely with development teams during design and implementation.
• Improve the current process of developing, distributing, maintaining, and ensuring traceability of product requirements for The Company Artificial Lift.
• Assist in the development of system test specifications.

Sales Growth

• Hold regular meetings with potential clients, consulting engineers, and other parties to establish possible applications of The Company product range.
• Identify new opportunities in the CBM and Mine Dewatering sectors that can lead to sales.
• Specify the correct products for CBM and Mine Dewatering applications identified.
• Review tenders to evaluate tender terms and conditions and identify risks for The Company and specific unique requirements of supply for CBM and Mine Dewatering projects.

Quotation

• Cost products suitable for CBM and Mine Dewatering tender requirements.
• Prepare quotations, including terms and conditions of sale and equipment use.
• Compile bills of quantity for CBM and Mine Dewatering projects.
• Source special items required in CBM and Mine Dewatering tenders, not currently part of The Company store items.

Project Management

• Gather information from customers on their needs for CBM, Mine Dewatering, and Artificial Lift applications, and develop the software to match their requirements.
• Design all program components and analyze how they fit together for CBM and Mine Dewatering applications.
• Ensure the proper functioning of remote monitoring systems for maintenance and testing of CBM, Mine Dewatering, and Artificial Lift applications.
• Troubleshoot problems with remote monitoring SCADA and implement updates to address issues in CBM, Mine Dewatering, and Artificial Lift applications.
• Ensure stages of development reach completion on time according to project milestones for CBM, Mine Dewatering, and Artificial Lift applications.
• Document all aspects of CBM, Mine Dewatering, and Artificial Lift applications for future upgrades and maintenance.
• Ensure product technical quality is monitored and reported from release through life, ensuring manufacturability and optimizing the cost of components and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering 
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an Applications Engineer position 
• Must have Pumps or Allied Industry experience 
• Customer Service Driven 
• Strong sales and marketing experience