Applications Engineer

About the position

As our Applications Engineer, you will contribute to the success of the company by driving the growth and profitability of the company's product lines. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with our customers and vendors to ensure that the products being developed, launched and quoted allow Pro Mach Integrated Solutions to compete successfully and effectively in the marketplace. The position reports to the Manager, Applications Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review customer RFP's, drawings, control documentation and other applicable specifications to determine requirements and/or feasibility of a given design or project
• Participate in the new project evaluation process by developing a concept, gathering cost data from historical records for pricing purposes, and make recommendations on proceeding or declining a project based on a risk/benefit analysis
• Liaise with management, sales and engineering during concept development
• Prepare preliminary design proposal(s) including concept layout drawings using AutoCAD and prepare proposal documentation in conjunction with the sales team
• Interact with customers for the purpose of defining scope, obtaining specifications pertinent to the project and clarifying questions they may have with the proposal if necessary in conjunction with sales staff
• Interact with vendors concerning part and/or assembly quotations required for the estimate
• Identify and understand competitive equipment
• Travel to customer sites for project evaluation. This may include measuring to define ranges and interaction with both factory and corporate staff
• Work with marketing to develop product launches, sales support, educational and promotional materials
• Assist with pricing strategy and create price lists, assist with vendor communication in price negotiations
• Monitor quality issues and resolve vendor related problems
• Maintain up-to-date sales and technical resources

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience developing applications solutions (or similar) in the packaging machinery industry
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with MS Office programs such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex technical documents
• High mechanical aptitude
• AutoCAD 2D skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Excellent customer relations skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical/dental programs
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement savings plan with a company match
• No waiting period for benefits - eligible on the first day of employment