Application Engineer, Copes Vulcan

Celeros Flow Technology is focused on engineering sustainable solutions in the energy sector. The Application Engineer will be responsible for applying and quoting Copes-Vulcan Valve products, serving as the technical interface between customers and internal departments to ensure optimal service and support.

Responsibilities

• Handling all correspondence and inquiries with customers and reps regarding the application of the product, technical information, process and preparation of quotations, and system sketches where necessary
• Working closely with the appropriate resources to proactively represent and service customers and sales channel representatives
• Serving as technical interface with internal and external personnel; supporting technical presentations to customers; supporting a large installed base with responses to technical questions and installations
• Assisting customers and/or representatives on all questions concerning our product specifications
• Maintaining records of each representative’s quotations; stakeholder updates; and data key to creating the weekly quotation forecast
• Working closely with customers on issues related to application, design, manufacturing, and quality of products in an effort to reach a prompt resolution
• Cooperating with regional managers in regards to quotations, inquiries, and all phases of new business development
• Adhering to all internal procedures related to bid preparation, proposal tracking, order hand-over packages, and internal sales forecasting tools
• Reviewing critical valve application information and provide advice on solutions
• Serving as liaison between Sales and other departments
• Supporting Product Development as needed

Skills

• A bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 0-3 years of related experience, internship(s) and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Be computer efficient (Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP experience beneficial)
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a strong team
• Some technical knowledge with control valves, desuperheaters, and steam conditioning products and the systems they go in is a plus
• Ability to perform control valve sizing and selection preferred
• Familiar with successful business improvement, margin improvement and cost reduction programs
• Understanding of custom systems in power plants and industrial plants
• Ability to understand valve specifications and supporting design reviews
• A desire to develop a career with a commercial focus

Benefits

• Health Insurance (effective on start date)
• Dental/Vision (effective on start date)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance/Disability/Accident/Critical Illness
• 401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off/Generous Holiday Schedule
• Flexible work schedules/Hybrid work schedules (where permitted by job demands)

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