Sr. Application Engineer

MANN+HUMMEL • Goleta, CA

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About The Position

MANN+HUMMEL is hiring a Sr. Application Engineer to partner closely with customers and sales teams, supporting projects from initial design through after-sales service and ensuring customer needs align with company goals. The role manages customer projects through design, construction, installation, commissioning, pilot trials, and operation. It uses ultrafiltration (UF), reverse osmosis (RO), and nanofiltration (NF) software to perform technical projections and performance simulations, evaluate product capabilities, optimize system designs, and recommend solutions for customer applications.

The engineer engages directly with customers, supports sales, delivers customer training and webinars, leads and documents high-value projects, reviews technical documents and agreements, and plans and participates in field assignments. The role also coordinates and trains external service providers and internal teams, develops cross-departmental processes and product materials, presents technical findings at industry and customer forums, and collaborates with R&D on product improvements and future development. Approximately 30% travel within North and South America is expected, including flexibility for short-notice trips.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in plant operation, construction, engineering services, and/or membrane technology.
• Technical field experience.
• Knowledge of process membrane technology and water/wastewater systems.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with initiative and responsibility.
• Approximately 30% travel within North and South America, with flexibility for short-notice trips.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer projects, including design, construction, installation, commissioning, pilot trials, and operation.
• Perform technical projections and performance simulations using UF, RO, and NF software to assess product capabilities, optimize system designs, and recommend solutions.
• Analyze competitor products, technologies, and performance specifications to identify opportunities to position, adapt, and optimize MANN+HUMMEL solutions.
• Engage directly with customers to gather technical requirements, understand application needs, communicate product capabilities, and provide recommendations.
• Provide technical support to sales.
• Deliver customer training and webinars on product design, operation, and maintenance.
• Lead, manage, track, and document high-value projects.
• Review and prepare technical documents, including warranty and service agreements.
• Plan and participate in field assignments.
• Coordinate, support, and train external service providers.
• Train internal service technicians, engineers, and technical sales staff.
• Design, create, and optimize cross-departmental processes.
• Create product-specific materials, including case studies, data sheets, analyses, and presentations.
• Prepare and present technical papers, case studies, and product performance findings at industry conferences, customer meetings, and other technical forums.
• Collaborate with R&D to translate customer feedback, market trends, and competitive insights into recommendations for product enhancements, performance improvements, and future product development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $110,000–$130,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

What This Job Offers

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