Applications Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

FS-Elliott is looking to add an Applications Engineer to our team! In this role you provided technical support to the Sales team during proposal phases, review and respond to Customer specifications, and assist in the development of quotations for equipment package orders. 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare firm or budgetary equipment quotations in a timely manner to meet Customer specified timelines.
• Select aerodynamic performance for a given application based on site requirements, customer specifications and FSE capabilities.
• Research existing product specifications to assist Customer Service for aftermarket product support.
• Select and configure options from price books to develop product proposals.
• Estimate non-price book items based on the overall requirements and research into the price of materials and estimates of other costs.
• Interface with internal groups to understand factory capabilities and costs.
• Prepare RFQ’s for supplier components and condition vendor quotes with assistance from the Purchasing group
• Provide input to Product Management on product features, sales tools and processes to optimize efficiency.
• Coordinate custom generation of Unit Outlines, P&IDs, ITPs and Documentation Submittals for engineered unit quotation.
• Attends Customer bid clarification and kick off meetings when required. 
• Provides all necessary technical clarifications as well as support commercial clarifications during the bid clarification phase.
• Consults the sales lead regarding the specifications and features of an application or a set of integrated applications. Alternately, these training sessions can be conducted directly for the end users to explain the features and advantages of an application. 
• Prepares and executes the completion of order entry documents
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Firm commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively
• Interpersonal savvy; able to collaborate and work closely with other departments and leadership 
• Excellent problem solving, process analysis, and improving business practice skills 
• Outstanding time-management skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while meeting deadlines
• Good judgement skills with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities
• Self-motivated, resourceful and adaptable; able to work independently within team focused environment
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, or equivalent education and experience developing technical proposals. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 software; ERP experience preferred