Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer Join to apply for the Applications Engineer role at DXP Enterprises, Inc. At DXP we are passionate about what we do and driven to be the best solution for our industrial customers. Since 1908, DXP has been dedicated to the highest quality of customer service through our expertise of the products we distribute and the technical services we perform with a sense of individual pride and company spirit. Throughout your career with DXP, we will encourage and empower you to take an active role in identifying and driving your development, so you feel total confidence in your ability to achieve ongoing success. We aspire to be the best solution for the industrial customers' needs for MROP products and services through our Innovative Pumping Solutions, Metal Working, Supply Chain Services and Service Centers. Summary The Applications Engineer will design, select, and configure pumps and fluid systems, support applications engineering with equipment sizing, pricing, and quoting, provide technical support to sales, service, and customers, manage project bids, orders, and timelines, coordinate with factory for documentation and equipment start-up, maintain and update quotation logs. Responsibilities Provide customer service, sales, & technical support to sales force & customers Promote & encourage "Profit Management" to ensure a profitable future for the company Understand & implement policy to achieve both customer & company goals Work closely with sales, fabrication & vendors to facilitate the sales effort & meet customer requirements Evaluate customer bid requirements, specifications, & other pertinent data Prepare proposals using vendor software, sales catalogs & cost estimates according to technical and performance requirements Aid in the design & development of equipment & systems, & redesign of existing systems Notify inside & outside staff of new products & processes as needed Facilitate prompt remedy of customer technical problems, complaints & failures Maintain organization of order files, monitor in-house orders & assist sales & fabrication with project related questions Qualifications 1 year applicable experience preferred Preferred knowledge of centrifugal pumps, other fluid handling equipment & fabricated pumping systems Must be able to work independently to achieve targeted results Well-organized & self-motivated Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills Effective negotiating skills Project management experience and teamwork skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Additional Information Physical Demand: None Working Conditions: Office Environment Training/Certifications: Any related to pumps, motors, couplings, mechanical seals knowledge Shift Time/Overtime: Not required Travel: None Education: Bachelor's Degree engineering related or related experience Location: USA:AL:Birmingham DXP offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, 401(k), paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products. Minimum Required Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. EOE/M/F/D/V Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Wholesale #J-18808-Ljbffr