Title: | Application Engineer |
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ID: | 2015WC003 |
Department: | Crane Product Group |
Location: | Monee, IL |
Performs functions to provide analysis of customer specifications to create complete equipment or modernization sales proposals including technical, commercial and pricing aspects for railcar maintenance/lifting equipment. The Application Engineer also provides continued support or direction to all other departments involved after receipt of order through product shipment and installation.
Under general direction:
♦ Performs application engineering for Requests for Proposal (RFP’s) for equipment product lines related to railcar maintenance/lifting equipment and defines proposal scope of work.
♦ Develops estimates and/or assists Estimator for RFP’s for various equipment product lines.
♦ Prepares and reviews proposals for various equipment product lines.
♦ Reviews customer supplied specifications and open vendor proposals.
♦ Provides technical support for the Sales team.
♦ Provides project management support during the product engineering/manufacturing/start-up process.
♦ Develops equipment manuals.
♦ Works closely with other Product Group staff, salespeople, outside vendors, customers, and other departments.
♦ Supports customer service and warranty issues and related job duties.
♦ Supports overall company performance goals.
Reports to: Application Product Group Supervisor, may receive direction from Lead Application Engineers.
Uses: Microsoft Office (incl. Excel, Word), EPICOR, drawing system (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or DesignCAD).
Job Requirements:
♦ 2-4 years of college with an associates or bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent related field experience required.
♦ Mechanical and electrical knowledge of various components required.
♦ Ability to size mechanical components, including electric motors, gearings, couplings and shafting, etc. May perform equipment layout function as part of the application effort.
♦ Ability to read and understand machinery and structural drawings, customer supplied specifications, codes and industry standards.
♦ Prior experience in large industrial equipment or structural steel industries.
♦ Ability to travel as needed, typically a partial day up to 3 days, 1-10 times/year.
♦ Occasional work in a manufacturing environment in a technical support role (ability to climb on heavy equipment that may be elevated 30-50 feet required).
♦ Ideal candidate must be a good communicator, both verbal and written.
♦ Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in Continuous Improvement and 6S.
Follows safety rules and keeps work area in clean and orderly condition.
EOE Employer M/FV/D
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and 401(k).
Relocation will not be provided for this position.