Application Engineer

Midwest Valve Services, LLC • Schaumburg, IL

6d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner, is hiring an Application Engineer to join its customer-oriented valve sales team. The role supports customers’ technical requirements throughout the sales cycle, from quotation through sales and aftermarket support. The engineer develops technical and commercial solutions, prepares bids and quotations, follows up on sales opportunities, and builds trusted customer relationships while working with Outside Sales and operations team members.

Requirements

• An engineering degree is required; equivalent technical or industry experience may be considered.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to develop working knowledge of Novaspect products, customer applications, and technical sales requirements.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and use sound judgment to develop technical and commercial solutions.
• Ability to balance customer responsiveness with accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage time, handle multiple priorities, and maintain a positive attitude and composure.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new products, technology, tools, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and support teamwork.
• High accountability and internal motivation to take on challenges.
• Strong computer skills, including ability to learn and work with CRM systems, quoting applications, vendor tools, and portals.
• Ability to work extended hours on a computer.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with valves, actuation, instrumentation, or industrial automation products is preferred.
• Previous experience developing technical or industrial quotations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage customers to sell Novaspect products and solutions.
• Develop technical solutions to customer specifications and requirements using Novaspect products and services.
• Explain the specialized features and benefits of Novaspect products to customers.
• Implement pricing strategies, marketing, and account management plans with Outside Sales and other operations team members.
• Prepare accurate, timely quotations and bid proposals that align with customer requirements.
• Follow up on quote opportunities with customers to close sales.
• Troubleshoot customer technical questions and provide aftermarket product support.
• Develop customer relationships and become a trusted advisor.
• Stay current on changes and developments in products, applications, and industries.
• Participate with team members to achieve company goals.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST).
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Student debt and tuition reimbursement.
• Referral bonus.
• Potential bonus of 5%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level