The Applications Engineer (AE) at Aqua-Chem performs a variety of complex technical assignments such as review specifications, selection of equipment, proposal generation and cost estimation. The AE follows the execution of projects from receipt of RFQ thru shipping. The employee will provide technical support to sales during the proposal process including recommendations for value engineered propositions and specification compliant propositions. The employee will also be the technical expert in the area in which assigned.

Schedule: FT, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Remote / Knoxville, TN

Pay Range: Dependent on Experience

Benefits: Group Medical, Dental Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time. +Employer Paid Benefits: STD, LTD, Life AD&D

Essential Duties:

• Review specifications to Standard offerings.
• Develop Technical Clarifications/Exceptions to Specifications.
• Support Sales Team during Proposal stage (technical support, client-facing support).
• Size equipment as needed including, but not limited to, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Water Pretreatment Equipment, Evaporator Systems, RO Systems.
• Prepare Proposal Drawings (e.g. P&ID, General Arrangement drawing, Component Lists).
• Obtain technical quotes for non-standard equipment/components.
• Develop (redline) Project P&ID..
• Specify Non-Standard Valves and Instruments.
• Work directly with Project Engineers during technical execution of project
• Develop a Process Functional Description for Non-Standard products.
• Develop test procedures from specifications and standard test procedures.
• Approve drawings/BOMs per established procedures with input from sketches, calculations, specifications, etc.
• Prepare test reports as necessary for customer review and approval.
• Review technical manuals for drawings and component literature.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Education/Experience:

• 4- year engineering degree (BSME or BSChE)
• Preferably 7+ years of experience in the Life Sciences and/or Food and Beverage water purification.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Good interpersonal skills are required to interface with functional leaders across the company.
• Candidate must be proficient in manipulating large amounts of cost data in MS Excel and other cost databases.
• Able to work overtime as required.

About Aqua-Chem

Aqua-Chem became apart Nijhuis Saur Industries family of brands in 2022, both operating under Saur Industries. As a result, Aqua-Chem became the North American platform and water purification global center of excellence of Nijhuis Saur Industries. With the addition of Aqua-Chem, Nijhuis Saur Industries obtains a highly complementary portfolio of water purification and process water treatment solutions with leading market positions and a large installed base in growth end-markets such as pharmaceuticals & life sciences, beverage, energy, and the U.S. military. Nijhuis Saur Industries provides solid and adaptive solutions for sustainable and resilient water use, energy- and resource recovery. With an extensive portfolio of innovative technologies and game-changing solutions, Nijhuis Saur Industries is delivering local, scalable, and circular water-on-demand solutions to more than 6,000 references around the world and contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future. Aqua-Chem specializes in water purification, with market-leading technologies in vapor compression distillers, reverse osmosis, pure steam generation, and pre-treatment solutions. The company employs 250+ peo...ple worldwide and works with a highly diversified client base of more than 300 customers across various markets including pharmaceuticals, beverage, energy, and military.

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