Process Applications Engineer
About The Position
The Process Applications Engineer will review customer inquiries and develop technical solutions that align with customer requirements and project objectives. This role involves performing process calculations and equipment sizing to ensure system performance and compliance with specifications. The engineer will review customer specifications, identify technical requirements, and clearly define any exceptions. They will also develop technical specifications for purchased equipment and components, define project scope, and prepare cost estimates to support proposals and project execution. Additionally, the role includes developing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for proposals and projects, partnering with designers to optimize equipment layouts and overall system design, and evaluating vendor and subcontractor quotations for technical compliance and scope completeness. The engineer will support customer discussions and provide technical guidance in collaboration with the Sales team, and provide process engineering support throughout project execution after order award. This position will also troubleshoot process-related issues, support operational improvements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives, product enhancements, design standardization, and cost reduction efforts. The role requires the utilization of engineering tools including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, DraftSight, Visio, SAP, and related software to support project development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience performing process calculations, equipment sizing, and process system design.
- Ability to develop and interpret P&IDs, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Experience supporting customer proposals, applications engineering, process design, or industrial equipment projects.
- Knowledge of industrial process equipment, fluid handling systems, air pollution control equipment, coating systems, or related technologies.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, DraftSight, Visio, SAP, or similar engineering software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with customers, suppliers, sales teams, and engineering colleagues.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting battery manufacturing, environmental systems, coating technologies, or capital equipment projects is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review customer inquiries and develop technical solutions that align with customer requirements and project objectives.
- Perform process calculations and equipment sizing to ensure system performance and compliance with specifications.
- Review customer specifications, identify technical requirements, and clearly define any exceptions.
- Develop technical specifications for purchased equipment and components.
- Define project scope and prepare cost estimates to support proposals and project execution.
- Develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for proposals and projects.
- Partner with designers to optimize equipment layouts and overall system design.
- Evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations for technical compliance and scope completeness.
- Support customer discussions and provide technical guidance in collaboration with the Sales team.
- Provide process engineering support throughout project execution after order award.
- Troubleshoot process-related issues and support operational improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, product enhancements, design standardization, and cost reduction efforts.
- Utilize engineering tools including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, DraftSight, Visio, SAP, and related software to support project development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
