Project Application Engineer

Emerson • Houston, TX

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you value moving a project to completion with your technical expertise and customer communication skills? If so, then this is your next opportunity with Isolation valves Inside Sales Org. As the Project Application Engineer you will provide technical engineering and sales support for customer projects related to Emerson’s product families. You will also assist with the specification of applicable Isolation Valve products based on an analysis of the customer’s needs and factory capabilities. In addition, will promote the successful sale and execution of North American and global projects that incorporate the Vanessa, KTM, Virgo and Keystone product lines. We look forward to seeing your application!
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Provide Support to Sales Channel by:
Acting as the technical lead in evaluating project RFQs, including the creation and submittal of quotations.
Coordinating and providing leadership to the initial Sales Strategy meetings with sales channel and internal Emerson partners.
Providing an interface between the sales channel and the customer for assigned project
Provide Technical Support by:
Supporting market-price generation, optimized margin, and technical sales support.
Partnering with key customers including but not limited to sales managers, product managers, engineering, planners, buyers, manufacturing engineering, and finance to optimize profit and provide quick technical solutions to customers.
Being proficient in ASME, ASTM, and API standards.
Reading and understanding customer specifications relating to Isolation Valve Products.
Developing contractual documents directly with customers and/or suppliers, including the review of Terms and Conditions.
Assisting sales field concerning product applicability and special customer requirements.
Assisting factories by defining and coordinating special customer product modifications to ensure customer requirements and industry standards are understood throughout phases of execution.
Modifying and approving documentation according to customer requests.
Ensuring customer response times are at their optimal level.
Using processes to continually improve to exceed customer expectations. A key focus will be updating, developing, and implementing standard work.
Maintaining key data for daily, weekly, monthly use.
Assisting with pricing of customers’ proposals.
Providing wide-ranging support by phone and e-mail support to customers.
Working with multi-functional teams to provide accurate information and quotes.
Assisting in new process and/or product development.
Analyzing common product or process problems and coordinating solutions.
Promoting customer awareness among all employees.
Acting as a liaison between sales, engineering, operations, and other internal departments.
Attending/leading in person and/or virtual meetings with sales and customers.
Participating in project kickoff meetings.
Drafting periodic status reports as requested.
Performing any other duties as assigned by the Project Quotations Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related technical field is required. Experience with Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial engineering is preferred.
• 2 years’ experience working in an engineering/manufacturing environment required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead multi-functional teams and drive accurate completion of proposals and subsequent collection of orders
• Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong math skills and detail oriented.
• Good organizational skills and problem-solving abilities are vital to success.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Nice To Haves

• A Technical knowledge of isolation valves, actuator types, sizing and associated control systems is highly desired. Experience working with Oracle and a CRM tool would be valuable.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Acting as the technical lead in evaluating project RFQs, including the creation and submittal of quotations.
• Coordinating and providing leadership to the initial Sales Strategy meetings with sales channel and internal Emerson partners.
• Providing an interface between the sales channel and the customer for assigned project
• Supporting market-price generation, optimized margin, and technical sales support.
• Partnering with key customers including but not limited to sales managers, product managers, engineering, planners, buyers, manufacturing engineering, and finance to optimize profit and provide quick technical solutions to customers.
• Being proficient in ASME, ASTM, and API standards.
• Reading and understanding customer specifications relating to Isolation Valve Products.
• Developing contractual documents directly with customers and/or suppliers, including the review of Terms and Conditions.
• Assisting sales field concerning product applicability and special customer requirements.
• Assisting factories by defining and coordinating special customer product modifications to ensure customer requirements and industry standards are understood throughout phases of execution.
• Modifying and approving documentation according to customer requests.
• Ensuring customer response times are at their optimal level.
• Using processes to continually improve to exceed customer expectations. A key focus will be updating, developing, and implementing standard work.
• Maintaining key data for daily, weekly, monthly use.
• Assisting with pricing of customers’ proposals.
• Providing wide-ranging support by phone and e-mail support to customers.
• Working with multi-functional teams to provide accurate information and quotes.
• Assisting in new process and/or product development.
• Analyzing common product or process problems and coordinating solutions.
• Promoting customer awareness among all employees.
• Acting as a liaison between sales, engineering, operations, and other internal departments.
• Attending/leading in person and/or virtual meetings with sales and customers.
• Participating in project kickoff meetings.
• Drafting periodic status reports as requested.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Project Quotations Manager.

Benefits

• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

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