Application Engineer

Job Description

Responsibilities of the Application Engineer include, but are not limited to:
Compile data to evaluate feasibility of new product design concepts or strengthen existing designs.
Instruct customers in proper use of existing and new products.
Follow up and coordinate field improvements of company products.
Answer technical questions from customers and other departments on the use of company products.
Follow up with additional correspondence, graphs, charts, test date and other information.
Evaluate new gasket materials for possible use in the present production setup and manufacturing equipment.
Advise sales personnel and others on prices, constructions, dimensions, and other special requirements.
Travel to customer locations to diagnose persistent field problems and discuss technical aspects of company products. Participate in special projects involving new products to include technical, marketing and coordinating aspects.
Participate in National Organizations.
Perform other related duties assigned by Manager
The above description covers the most significant duties preformed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned. The inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned to this job.

Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and one to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
Strong leadership skills, team building, and organizational development skills
Ability to interact and develop collaborative relationships at all levels of an organization.
Self-motivated individual, able to develop and prioritize tasks and complete tasks/commitments on time.
Excellent analytical and presentation skills.
Ability to influence across regions and functions. Excellent commercial awareness.
Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.