Application Engineer or Sr. Application Engineer
Caltrol•Livermore, CA
•Hybrid
About The Position
An Industrial Automation Leader: Caltrol is more than a leader in the sales and distribution of industrial process automation products. We bring over 90 years of industry experience delivering high-quality solutions focused on control, reliability, safety, and optimization. We also offer consulting, engineering, service, and support for projects of all sizes and complexities. Our customers span a wide range of industries across Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada. As a member of the Emerson Impact Partner Network, we combine strong local expertise with Emerson’s global reach and scale. We take pride not only in the quality of our work but also in our people, especially our employee-owners!
Requirements
- College degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Distribution or relevant military experience AND 5+ years of applicable industry experience.
- Extensive knowledge of process control fundamentals and Caltrol’s products and services.
- Ability to apply technical knowledge of valves, actuators, instrumentation, and control systems to engineer, size, and quote solutions effectively.
- Communicates with purpose and clarity, tailored to the audience. Adjusts style to others, listens actively, and integrates feedback.
- Builds and sustains professional, respectful, and collaborative relationships with customers and colleagues across the organization.
- Strong work ethic and positive client service orientation.
- Ownership mentality.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviors that reflect and uphold the company’s mission, vision, and core values in all interactions and decisions.
Nice To Haves
- Caltrol invests in your growth from day one. In this role, you’ll build a strong foundation in control valve applications and solutions. Through mentorship, training, and hands-on experience, you’ll develop core expertise in control valve application engineering and sales while gaining exposure to our products, systems, and cross-functional workflows. With demonstrated attention to detail, accountability, and a willingness to learn, you’ll take on increasingly complex orders and responsibilities, expanding your impact on the business. We prioritize promoting from within. Success in this role can lead to advancement opportunities, including management, sales, or operational roles, depending on your interests and strengths
Responsibilities
- Size, select, and engineer process valves, actuators, and instrumentation to address customer applications.
- Gather information from customers and teammates to determine the best technical and commercial solution for each opportunity.
- Regularly interact with customers, providing exceptional service and establishing long term mutually beneficial relationships.
- Develop technical expertise about Caltrol solutions that bring value to Caltrol stakeholders.
- Support internal customers (Account Managers, Order Management, Accounting, Shop) to provide support and efficient execution of customer orders.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts, Account Managers, and Business Unit Leaders on key opportunities to determine Caltrol’s scope and sales strategy.
- Maintain positive and productive relationships with Caltrol’s principal suppliers.
- Follow up on quotations, demonstrating an ability to close sales. This may include some negotiations regarding price and/or timeframes without management involvement.
- Participate in the training, onboarding, and mentorship of Caltrol employees.
- Act as a Caltrol product, industry, or application champion displaying thought leadership and proactive training and support.
- Participate in Caltrol’s after-hours customer support program.
Benefits
- Profit-sharing opportunities
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid-time off +12 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision – all effective 1st day of the month after your hire date
- Free and unlimited virtual care access to a dedicated physician through AstroDoc
- HSA (with employer contribution) + a FSA
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability
- Wellness benefits, including gym and on-demand fitness discounts
- Pet discount program
- Student loan repayment match program
- Tuition/education reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
