Application Engineer

General Job Description:

• Technical product and application expertise
• Inside sales support to customers
• Support of field sales engineering and Beck representative
• Field troubleshooting, start-up and training assistance
• Special marketing projects to support the website, sales literature, instructions, new product development and foreign markets
• Management and oversight of special projects and large orders

Activities include:

• Developing and maintaining Beck product knowledge and application expertise
• Troubleshooting field problems over the phone, or at customer sites when necessary
• Handling incoming phone, email and fax requests for product selection assistance and quotations
• Reviewing quotations and order folders to ensure accuracy and resolve problems
• Traveling to customer facilities for application assistance or to complete drive instillations
• Documenting daily activity in field to maintain a clear record of all events occurring at customer facilities
• Setting and maintaining project schedules
• Training and mentoring of application engineers

Educational Requirements

Engineering or Engineering Technology degree, BSME or BSEE preferred

Skill Requirements

7-10 years industrial experience in an electro-mechanical role is desired

• Electro-mechanical aptitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Industrial instrumentation and process control experience desirable
• Background in control valve application, selection and actuation is extremely desirable
• Contract experience is a plus
• Knowledge of process industries including electric, utilities, steel, aluminum, water/wastewater, oil/gas and pulp and paper is very desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb ladders and safely maneuver in high, tight or otherwise dangerous industrial environments.
• Ability to lift and maneuver loads in excess of 60 lbs and tighten fastening hardware

Harold Beck & Sons Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer