Senior Application Engineer

Sulzer • Cumming, GA

21d

About The Position

Sulzer is hiring a Senior Application Engineer to develop technical proposals for projects, including proposing modifications to standard designs and configuring solutions using design and costing tools. The role works independently to develop technical responses to customers and applies in-depth job-area knowledge gained through education and work experience.

The engineer screens customer inquiries for quotation requirements, obtains missing information through liaison with sales and customers, and interprets requirements and operating data from existing customer systems. The role develops technical proposals and quotations, including equipment descriptions and specifications, and reviews and negotiates technical revisions with customers. It also provides timely technical support, reviews and approves the scope of supply after an order, and creates job files to Sulzer specifications. Customer site visits may be required to review requirements, present proposals, and participate in project initiation.

The position calls for independent judgment, initiative, sound decision-making, and the ability to provide solutions to large or complex problems. Regular business travel is not required, though customer site visits may be needed. Sulzer describes itself as committed to an inclusive work environment and a diverse workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 0–2 years of experience in technical sales work, with an understanding of how to interpret customers’ technical requirements.
• Basic understanding of unit operations and wastewater analysis.
• Conceptual system aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and takes initiative.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Open to learning.

Responsibilities

• Screen customer inquiries to ensure they contain the information required to submit a quotation.
• Liaise with sales and customers to obtain missing information.
• Collect, understand, and interpret customer requirements and operating data from existing customer systems.
• Develop technical proposals and quotations, including equipment descriptions and specifications.
• Review and negotiate necessary technical revisions with customers.
• Respond to customer questions and inquiries about technical problems and issues, providing timely support or assistance.
• After a customer order, review and approve the scope of supply and create a job file according to Sulzer specifications.
• Provide solutions to large or complex problems using independent judgment and sound decision-making.
• Meet customers onsite as needed to review specifications and requirements, present proposals, and participate in project initiation.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% match.
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Health savings account matching.
• Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid paternal leave.
• Gym reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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