Application Engineer II

About Komline

As a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, Komline has established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Through our combination of innovative design, cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we consistently deliver the highest quality equipment from our integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive separation solutions precisely tailored to our clients' requirements. With a strong track record of strategic growth and acquisitions, Komline continues to expand its solution portfolio and technical capabilities while maintaining our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

This Opportunity

Komline‑Sanderson is a leading provider of engineered solutions for the industrial and environmental markets, delivering high‑performance equipment across industries including wastewater treatment, mining, chemicals, and power generation. With a strong legacy of innovation, quality, and service, Komline-Sanderson commits to operational excellence and long‑term value creation.

Job Summary

The Applications Engineer II develops technically sound and commercially competitive equipment solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater applications. Working with greater independence than the Level I role, this position evaluates customer requirements, sizes and selects equipment, prepares proposals and cost estimates, and coordinates technical information across customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and vendors.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Independently perform application engineering activities for standard and moderately complex municipal and industrial wastewater projects, including equipment sizing, system configuration, and preliminary cost estimates

• Review project specifications, drawings, bid documents, process data, and customer requirements to identify technical risks, clarify scope, and develop compliant proposal strategies

• Evaluate customer needs and recommend appropriate Komline Sanderson equipment and system solutions, escalating highly complex or nonstandard applications when appropriate

• Prepare and review technical proposals, equipment data sheets, specifications, exceptions and clarifications, and customer submittals for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project requirements

• Develop budgetary and firm pricing by coordinating with procurement, vendors, suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing for ancillary equipment, custom components, and project-specific requirements

• Serve as a technical resource to customers, sales representatives, and channel partners by responding to detailed inquiries and clearly communicating equipment capabilities, limitations, and application considerations

• Lead technical portions of customer meetings, proposal reviews, and internal opportunity discussions; document decisions, assumptions, open items, and follow-up actions

• Maintain accurate project, opportunity, pricing, and customer information within Salesforce CRM and other applicable business systems

• Own the technical portion of order handoff activities by ensuring scope, assumptions, exceptions, and documentation are complete and accurately transferred to engineering and operations teams

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, project management, procurement, and sales teams to resolve technical questions and ensure proposed solutions are practical, manufacturable, and responsive to customer needs

• Develop and maintain working knowledge of Komline Sanderson products, wastewater treatment processes, applications, competitive offerings, and relevant industry standards

• Contribute to sales tools, technical presentations, proposal templates, application guidelines, competitive analyses, and product documentation; recommend improvements based on project experience

• Provide day-to-day technical guidance and knowledge sharing to Applications Engineer I team members and support consistent application engineering practices

• Participate in customer visits, site evaluations, training programs, trade shows, and industry events as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

• Four to seven years of experience in application engineering, process equipment, wastewater treatment, technical sales support, industrial manufacturing, or a related field

• Demonstrated ability to interpret project specifications, engineering drawings, process information, and technical documentation and translate requirements into equipment solutions

• Experience preparing technical proposals, equipment selections, cost estimates, specifications, or customer submittals with limited supervision

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify technical and commercial risks

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through while managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to customers and cross-functional stakeholders

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively within a team environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

• Ability to travel domestically up to 15 percent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar engineering design software

• Experience with municipal wastewater, industrial water treatment, filtration, separation, sludge processing, pumps, conveyors, or related process equipment

• Experience using CRM and ERP systems such as Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics 365, or comparable platforms

• Experience working in an engineered-to-order equipment or industrial manufacturing environment

• Customer-facing experience gained through application engineering, project engineering, project management, technical support, or technical sales support

• Experience supporting proposal reviews, customer presentations, site visits, or equipment start-up and troubleshooting activities

• Familiarity with relevant wastewater treatment practices, equipment standards, and public bid processes

Equal Opportunity Statement: Komline is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled