Applications Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions

1. Uses company knowledge to give proper advice to customer questions concerning equipment selection.  Requires intense telephone work with excellent customer satisfaction and communication skills.
2. Provides applications assistance for positive displacement pumps, progressive cavity pumps, pneumatic valves and power generation equipment based on engineering parameters such as flow, viscosity and pressure demands.  Requires the ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering principles to correctly select equipment. 
3. Coordinates manufacturing deadlines to meet customer schedules.
4. Coordinates and schedules testing.  Able to inform customers on what types of tests and certifications can be provided.  Works with engineering department to determine engineering requirements for specialty items.  May be required to write sales letters and proposals.
5. Requires successful follow through to determine that correct products were ordered and when necessary, manufactured according to customer's requirements. 
6. Participates in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to stay apprised of new developments in field.
7. Conducts customer visits to determine field problems or to verify actual customer requirements.
8. Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. This position regularly requires long hours and occasional weekend work as job duties demand.

Travel

10% Travel is anticipated.   

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and/or related applications experience or three years manufacturing experience working with fluid handling and progressive displacement equipment.  Requires excellent problem solving ability.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roper Pump Company provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.