Application (Sales) Engineer II

The Recruiting Group - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Application Engineer II role is focused on ensuring compliance with application engineering procedures, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with sales and engineering teams to develop customer solutions. This position requires a strong technical background and excellent communication skills to effectively manage customer relationships and deliver tailored solutions.

Responsibilities

• Champion compliance with application engineering procedures during AE onboarding.
• Provide insightful feedback to the Lead Application Engineer regarding the performance of Application Engineer I in training, assessing their progress against job requirements and goals.
• Exhibit outstanding communication and mentoring skills, making training and onboarding a dynamic part of your daily routine.
• Thoroughly and accurately determine the technical and commercial requirements of applications.
• Select the perfect products to meet these needs.
• Develop precise cost models for both standard and custom equipment.
• Set competitive pricing levels and realistic lead times.
• Communicate requirements effectively to companies internal engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate enthusiastically with the Sales Team to develop and present compelling customer sales strategies.
• Partner with customers and the Engineering team to create innovative custom solutions that satisfy application requirements.
• Manage the commercial and technical aspects of customer relationships with a keen eye for detail.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with internal resources and the Sales Team.
• Deliver timely and effective communication, both verbally and in writing, to internal resources and the Sales Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or technical degree.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in an Application Engineering role working directly at an OEM.