Applications Engineer

This position is responsible for selecting, quoting, troubleshooting and promoting all the company's pump and associated control products, to domestic and international sales channels. All activities will be focused on assisting internal and external sales personnel and to expand IFS's product market share into key growth markets worldwide. This is a full-time on-site position in New Haven, CT. Candidates must be local to the area to be considered. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify key pump selection criteria by direct interaction with distributor or end user.
• Determine major market area of end user or distributor pump application.
• Refer end users to established distributor network covering four major marketing areas; Industrial, WasteWater, Mining, and Dewatering.
• Select application appropriate products from entire company product line; including pumps, controls, pump replacement and spare parts, and submersible pump accessories.
• Prepare product quotations from published price lists and product data sheets to assist users or established distributors.
• Identify major competitor's products and their companys equivalents.
• Identify key product applications and product features along with identification of new potential applications.
• Identify pumped liquid physical properties and match with available product materials.
• Identify control panel requirements and logic. Develop engineered panel requirements with the assistance of the Controls group.
• Identify electrical power requirements and match to available  product characteristics.
• Assist sales, marketing and engineering personnel develop and conduct product promotional and/or product training programs.
• Participate in companywide continuous improvement and similar quality efforts to help grow the operation.
• Able to perform daily work safely with full consideration for fellow employees and in full compliance with OSHA safety standards.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a sales engineering role.
• Ability to read and interpret pump performance curves, engineering drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to communicate technical issues to customers.
• Experience preparing product quotations and supporting technical sales activities.

NICE-TO-HAVE 

• Knowledge of pump construction and material selection.
• Familiarity with control panel logic.
• Familiarity with municipal specifications and bid processes.
• Experience with CAD/SolidWorks.
• Experience using an ERP system, preferably Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Constantly sitting and using standard office equipment (i.e., computer, keyboard, mouse, phone).
• Occasionally standing and walking.

RIGHT TO REPRESENT

By applying to this position, you acknowledge and agree to be represented by LYA Collective for this opportunity.