Job Description

Position Scope:

The Applications Associate provides engineering sales support for project opportunities and reports to the Applications Manager.

In this exciting and fast paced role, you will receive guidance and mentorship from experienced colleagues within the Applications and Outside Sales Teams, making this position an ideal opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the food processing industry.

Your responsibilities would include some or all the below - based on direct instruction and guidance from more senior colleagues [APP-2,3,4].

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret customer requirements, client bid packages, scope information and drawings.
• Design/configure our proposed solution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure design accuracy and efficiency.
• Create 2D or 3D technical equipment and layout sales drawings.
• Complete a cost study of the proposed solution.
• Prepare professional proposals and bid documents.
• Explain technical concepts to internal and external customers in a clear and concise manner.
• Handoff won projects to our Project Management Office.
• Maintain and update design templates, tools and records.
• Assist in drafting analysis reports, including tables/charts or other sales support documentation as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Mechanical Aptitude: Able to quickly learn and understand mechanical/engineering concepts, equipment function and basic principles of physics.
• Excellent Communication & Technical Writing Skills: Capable of clearly articulating ideas and project details in both written and verbal forms.
• Detail-Oriented : Able to pay attention and focus on small details - which can have a large impact on the overall solution we are providing.
• Fast Processor of Information: Able to quickly grasp project requirements and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Energetic, Collaborative, and Deadline-Driven: Proactive in engaging with team members and committed to meeting timelines.
• Quick Learner: Desire and ability to absorb new concepts, technologies, knowledge and processes.
• Problem Solver/Critical Thinking Skills: Ability to analyze/process multiple pieces of information and solve for the best engineering solution.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Platforms: Familiarity with Word, Excel, Teams and other essential software tools.
• Basic Competency with Autodesk AutoCAD 2D: Comfortable reading and creating basic 2D drawings.

Asset Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Drafting Proficiency: Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor
• Knowledge/Experience: Hands-on knowledge of food processing, mechanical equipment design, sales, project estimation, proposal writing, equipment manufacturing, P&IDs and refrigeration.
• Languages: Proficiency in multiple languages, in addition to English, is advantageous.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person