Associate, Application Engineer

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Associate, Application Engineer

At Chromalox, part of Spirax Group, we build

advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial

heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we do it

better and have been doing it longer than anyone else.

Chromalox

started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer

invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced

thermal technology that launched an entire industry.That

pioneering, innovative spirit continues today. Built on opportunity and

innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve more global markets and industries. We

excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts

at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce

operating costs.Join us as

we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!The Role:Under the supervision of the Manager of Application Engineering, the

Associate Application Engineer will analyze heating applications to design

innovative, customer-focused solutions.You will work on customer quotes to develop cost-effective solutions for each

unique heating and temperature control application. The Associate Application

Engineer position is vital in providing technical support to our sales team and

will partner with design engineering to give design and order support across

the organization.Responsibilities:Design

and quote premium solutions for standard and customer-specific thermal

applications.Coordinate

quotation and order entry activities with sales force, engineering, and

plant personnel, including sample orders and drawings for

approval.Understand

markets and competition in each market to manage quotations of competitive

designs.Assist sales

engineers with expertise in offering optimal thermal

solutions for unique applications.Determine materials

and related cost requirements for product designs by working with

engineering and purchasing departments.Manage

pricing and margin targets for crucial accounts and new

opportunities.Become

proficient in using product design and pricing tools.Assist customers

and representatives in troubleshooting common problems with equipment or

applications.Approve

and support orders; strategically partner with design engineering and

sales to be vital in designing and order support.Lead

meetings with engineering, production, project management, finance, and

sales to gain visibility and communicate accurate dates to

customers for large order opportunities.Assist in

documenting, analyzing, and improving processes.

Support

or facilitate process improvement projects and strategic

projects as required.Requirements:

At

least 1+ years of related experience; an appropriate

technical degree or equivalent experience

is required.A Bachelor

of Science degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering

is preferred.Working

experience with Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint,

etc.Ability

to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with solid

organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent

interpersonal and communication skills in verbal, written, and

presentation formats to all audiences.Strong

customer service and time management skills.Chromalox is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.