Applications Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Join our Team of Employee Owners!

Why work for a company when you can own it?

Cummins-Wagner Company, Inc. aims to remain the premier manufacturer's representative and distributor of mechanical equipment and machinery within our trading area. We serve the industrial, process, heating, and cooling markets.

Job Title: Applications Engineer

Department: EPS Inside Sales

Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

Reports To: EPS Manager

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE:

The Application Engineer will be responsible for quoting, designing, procurement, and coordination of packaged mechanical systems for commercial and industrial applications. Packaged systems may include pumps, air compressors, heat exchangers, motors, piping, instruments, and control panels mounted onto a commonly fabricated steel base.

Our most successful Applications Engineers:

• Possess superior communication and organizational skills
• Exhibit goal-oriented behaviors and time management principles
• Apply extensive attention to detail to all tasks
• Exude a customer-focused attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Have the ability to resolve problems as they arise
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Have the desire to produce a quality product
• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Possess at least two years of experience in the HVAC industry doing design or other construction-related work
• Must be able to pass background and reference checks, as well as a drug test

Scope of Responsibility:

• Quoting
  • Communicate with customers to determine requirements.
  • Formulate design to accomplish requirements.
  • Review design against established plans and specifications.
  • Price all system components and expected fabrication labor.
  • Generate proposal for complete packaged system and present to customer.
  • Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of all internal costing templates and quoting forms.
• System Design
  • System Design
  • Select all major equipment including size, configuration, voltage, available options, etc.
  • Select all valves (manual and automated) and ancillary equipment for packaged system.
  • Generate P&IDs of proposed packaged systems.
  • Create mechanical layouts utilizing best design practices and fabrication methods.
  • Implement best design practices for hydraulic design and layout including knowledge of fittings and methods
  • Make selections of controls, instrumentation, and communication protocols for the package
  • Write technical documentation, including submittals and O&Ms.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot design-related questions after start-up
• Purchasing
  • Quoting material and specified equipment
  • Work with the production team to coordinate the ordering of critical components.
  • Create purchase orders and send to suppliers.
• Work with customers, shop, and engineering to schedule, procure and expedite packages.
• Simultaneously handle a large and diverse number of projects and issues with tact, cooperation, and persistence
• Additional office/shop help as required.

Cummins-Wagner Co, Inc, Gives Back to Employees:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Bonus Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401k Match
• Flexible Spending account
• Life Insurance
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

Our History:

Founded in 1960 by "Charlie" Cummins and "Chub" Wagner, Cummins-Wagner began as a one-product, two- employee Company in a one-room office. Without a well-recognized brand product line, their commitment to customer service was the Company's impressive strength. This commitment to customer service allowed the Company to grow and attract significant product lines. Recognizing that ownership inspired the dedication that resulted in their customer-driven business's success, they established an ESOP* and sold the Company to their employees in 1985.

Today, the Company's strength comes from the product lines we represent and from the total dedication of over 250 Employee Owners to the principle of customer satisfaction. We appreciate the value of our impressive team and look forward to welcoming you!

*As an "ESOP" company with 100% of the common stock universally and exclusively owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust (ESOT), employees are motivated to work for the long-term success of the Company to a degree unmatched by those of our competitors. ESOP companies generally outperform non-ESOP companies. For more information on ESOPs, visit

Cummins-Wagner Co. Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Cummins-Wagner Co. Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned Company.