Applications Engineer

The Applications Engineer at Aqua-Chem performs a variety of complex technical assignments such as reviewing project specifications, selecting equipment, preparing cost estimates, generating proposals, and providing project support from quote request through shipping. 

The employee will provide technical support to sales during the proposal process including recommendations for value engineered propositions as well as specification compliant propositions. The employee will also be the technical expert in the area in which assigned.

Schedule:  FT, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Remote / Knoxville, TN

Pay Range:  Dependent on Experience

Benefits: Group Medical, Dental Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time. +Employer Paid Benefits: STD, LTD, Life AD&D

Essential Duties:

• Review project specifications compared to Standard product offerings
• Develop Technical Clarifications/Exceptions list in response to quote requests.
• Size equipment as needed (e.g., filters, softeners, evaporator systems, and reverse osmosis (RO) systems.
• Develop project cost estimate.
• Develop Proposals
• Obtain technical quotes for non-standard equipment/components.
• Develop Project P&ID.
• Perform Calculations to meet Codes and Regulations.
• Specify Non-Standard Valves and Instruments
• Maintain assigned Standard product documentation and product designs.
• Collaborate with technical members of the Project Team in a Matrix Organization including Project Engineers, Designers, Drafters, Technicians, and Electrical Engineers.
• Develop a Process Functional Description for Non-Standard products.
• Develop test procedures from specifications and standard test procedures.
• Approve drawings/BOM’s per established procedures with input from sketches, calculations, specifications, etc.
• Assist performance testers in equipment setup and testing.
• Prepare test reports as necessary for customers review and approval.
• Review technical manuals for drawings and component literature.
• Serve as technical expert for product(s) assigned; provide technical support to technical Project Team and Sales Team.
• Attend tradeshows and/or conferences to support Sales group (~1-2x per year).

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (BSME or BSChE)
• 10+ years of experience in the Life Sciences and/or Food and Beverage water purification, preferred

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Good interpersonal skills are required to interface with functional leaders across the company.
• Candidate must be proficient in manipulating large amounts of cost data in MS Excel and other cost databases.
• Basic reading and interpretation of blueprints/drawings
• Available for 10-20% travel
• Able to work overtime as required.

*This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. This description supersedes any previous description for this position. This description supersedes any previous descriptions for this position.

**Aqua-Chem provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.