Applications Engineer Job Description
Applications engineer
provides close collaboration with product definers, designers, business management, and customers throughout the product evaluation and optimization. After-sales technical support on the software solution.
Applications Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Proper application of technical knowledge of control valves, noise, cavitation, pneumatics, and materials
Review technical documentation, including application notes, technical reference manuals and training materials
Customer applications support
Size and select control valves for the petrochemical, refining, and power industries
Troubleshoot valve problems and provide customers with valid and cost effective solutions
Provide technical quotations, enter resulting purchase orders, and follow through to completion
Review all valve orders for completeness and correctness
Form interpersonal relationships with your assigned set of customers
Be extremely detailed oriented and able to work in a fast paced environment, while prioritizing daily requests and balancing customers' requirements
Applications Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Applications Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ITIL, TUV, NICET, CISSP, RF, PKI, RCDD, BICSI, CE, IP
Education for Applications Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the applications engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Engineering, Technical, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Design, Science, Guidance
Skills for Applications Engineer
Desired skills for applications engineer include:
Materials
Design
Fundamentals of digital electronics and logic design
USB
Operational requirements of mechanical seals and rotating equipment
Java
UART
C/C++
Python
Ethernet
Desired experience for applications engineer includes:
Experience in 24/7/365 Internet-connected environments required
Experience with host and network monitoring tools, commercial and open source
Programming used to improve/automate/troubleshoot operations issues
Understanding of TCP/IP networking and ability to troubleshoot both Inter- and Intra-net issues
Database admin skills a plus (DB2, MySQL, MS-SQL, Oracle, Post) a plus
Experience with revision control and change control, as it relates to system administration
Applications Engineer Examples
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Applications Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of applications engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for applications engineer
- Design of evaluation systems for a broad set of product lines covering Timing, Interface, general purpose RF, ISM transceivers This includes hardware and software used by customers for evaluation of the integrated circuit performance
- Interface with the main 3 factories in Germany to obtain knowledge about the customer specific implementation of the 840D sl control incl
- Evaluate customer bid requirements, specifications, & other pertinent data
- Facilitate prompt remedy of customer technical problems, complaints & failures
- Responsible for managing and completing the new prototype coatings jobs
- Responsible for PVD and PECVD coatings process development
- Responsible for supporting release of engineering jobs to manufacturing through training and documentation (standard work instructions, quality procedures, specifications)
- Will provide documentation (writing reports, drawing schematics, ) of work
- Develop operationalization method based on clear understanding of customer stakeholders, operational methods and systems-in-use to integrate with (single sign-on, BI, Enterprise Asset Management )
- Contribute information to solutions enhancement based on customer experience with the solution and opportunities to simplify deployment/operationalization
Qualifications for applications engineer
- 3 or more years of system administration experience in Linux
- 2 or more years of system administration experience in Windows
- Some knowledge of Security, SAS70, SOX practices
- On call duty as part of a rotation is required
- Sales tool development
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, team player with “can-do” attitude
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Applications Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an applications engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for applications engineer
- Proactively and independently remove all technical hurdles to get Sales force opportunities from qualified status to design-win
- Work with Sales and Business Developers to identify business opportunities
- Highly organized, with attention to details, time management and meeting deadlines
- Build evaluation boards and bench automation test setup
- Conduct road-tests, performance optimization and characterization
- Evaluates customer requirements to best manage expectations and risks for advanced projects or complex geometries
- Thoroughly review and evaluate customer supplied 3D CAD data, RFQ's, Statements of Work, drawings and quality documents to verify technical compliance
- Coordinates with contracts, quality and process engineering departments to manage projects with non-typical customer requirements
- Provides technical guidance to sales and strategic account customers regarding process capabilities and limitations
- Travels to tradeshows and customer site visits as a technical expert for of the services offered (3D Printing, Injection Molding or CNC Machining)
Qualifications for applications engineer
- Good knowledge on IT software (eg Excel, Words, PowerPoint, etc)
- Able to work with all levels of people from different cultures / backgrounds
- BS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 2 - 3 years relevant experience in writing proposals
- Several years related business experience as an Applications Engineer with an industrial rotating equipment manufacturer required, preferably in water treatment
- Communicate and provide solutions to customers, alliance partners and channel partners
- Respond shall be timely & accurate, not limiting to applications, quotations, generate part lists and technical support
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an applications engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for applications engineer
- Experience with product design and material performance required
- Work with supply chain to determine to quote and determine lead time on packaged equipment components such as relief valves, control valves, I&E, separator raw materials
- Author data sheets and application notes articles for publication in trade magazines and journals
- Global Parts Model
- Global Parts Forecasting process and Definition of Analytics
- Global Parts Procedures and Policies
- Global Pricing Methodology
- Analyze, model, and develop system solutions for LED applications
- Identify and develop innovative applications for LED products
- Communicate and collaborate with global Applications Engineering team on select technical subject matter
Qualifications for applications engineer
- Review P&ID & piping layouts, bid documents, clarify and finalize engineering specifications
- Diagnose site issues and propose solutions to solve customers’ problem
- Work closely with Sales, Business Units, Engineering, and manufacturing plants for special customers’ requirements
- Ability to size, interpret process conditions, interpret PID and automation knowledge will be an added advantage
- Must be able to work under tight schedule and deliver quotations in time
- Prepare full technical and commercial actuators proposals (Actuator sizing and selection, Actuator system configuration, Costing & pricing, control panel sizing and selection of components)
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Applications Engineer Job Description
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of applications engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for applications engineer
- Creating test reports for products tested
- Interacting with Partner and Development and other Application Engineers to devise test strategies, test cases, and resolution to product and test obstacles
- Rapid prototyping, proof of concepts and/or product demo’s for client opportunities
- Level 3 solution support for customer installations
- Actively participate as a member of Global ComOps team collaborate with other Regional ComOps members to promote strategic objectives & goals
- Coordinate with OE seal Application Engineers to ensure consistency with all OEs bidding on a project
- Participating with the Automotive Team focusing on both customer and quality projects
- Independently lead projects within a collaborative, matrix organization
- Contributing to the development of new venting products and processing techniques
- Designing, testing, and integrating components to produce custom venting solutions
Qualifications for applications engineer
- Answer commercial questions regarding terms of contracts, lead times, and documentations requirements
- Answer technical inquiries related to submitted offers
- Assist our worldwide sales organization during local clarification meetings
- Fluent English, Italian knowledge would be a plus
- Flexible, can handle multiple tasks
- Works well with a diverse or multi-disciplinary group to achieve a common goal
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Applications Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of applications engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for applications engineer
- Develop and update product documentation including User Guides, application notes, datasheets, technical specifications, user training material, and demonstration videos
- Prepare and provide technical training for customers immediately after delivery
- Proactively foster and maintain relationships with product customers to ensure their satisfaction and our preparedness to meet emerging needs and requirements
- Provide subject matter expertise and technical advice in meetings with company and customer personnel
- Document and organize feedback from every customer interaction, creating a detailed database of customer applications, configurations, and market trends
- Travel domestically and internationally to support customer visits, product demonstrations, industry events, and company functions
- Support long-term business development related to our products
- Assist Product Managers with ongoing business case analysis to establish and prioritize product development plans based on market needs
- Proven technical sales experience
- Understanding of export terms and procedures
Qualifications for applications engineer
- Independent, organized and self-motivated
- Candidate resides in the region or is prepared to relocate
- Read mechanical prints and have a solid understanding of basic mechanical control systems
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are an essential requirement
- Travel ( 25%) to meet with worldwide customers and field engineers
- Must be able to interpret specifications and discuss with sales personnel, vendors and Carrier and Florida Heat Pump engineering staff