Applications Engineer

Komline Sanderson • Missouri Valley, IA

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About The Position

Komline is a global leader in advanced separation technologies, known for engineering excellence and high-quality equipment. Komline Vulcan specifically provides engineered solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater screening and screenings handling. The Applications Engineer will act as a key liaison, translating customer needs into proper equipment selection, developing proposals, and ensuring detailed specifications and drawings are provided for review. This role supports both sales and engineering functions, ensuring seamless project execution from initial customer contact through final design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related field
• 5+ years of industry experience
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication attributes
• Participate in industry trade shows as required
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

Nice To Haves

• Ability to effectively communicate across all functions both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities of a time-sensitive nature.
• Experience designing in CAD or SolidWorks
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, D365, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Provide sales and process support, including designing application engineering and system cost estimates for municipal and industrial applications.
• Review technical project specifications and drawings for municipal and industrial wastewater projects, clarify project scope, and identify areas of non-compliance.
• Collaborate with counterparts to select appropriate equipment solutions for customer requirements.
• Work closely with the procurement team to source ancillary equipment and estimate costs for system subcomponents.
• Maintain accurate project information in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool, Salesforce.
• Support order entry and the inside engineering department by providing all appropriate documentation.
• Provide ongoing technical support to customers, sales representatives, and OEMs.
• Support the development and maintenance of sales tools such as competitive analysis, presentations, specifications, and proposal templates.
• Demonstrate proficiency in product capabilities, features, and benefits, and effectively select equipment suitable for various applications.
• Maintain competitive product knowledge regarding key market competitors.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create promotional and trade show materials.

What This Job Offers

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