Sumitomo Machinery Corp of America
Aftermarket Application Engineer
Sumitomo Machinery Corp of America, Lufkin, Texas, United States, 75904
Description
Salary rate starting at $72,712; increase based on experience
Benefits include:Medical, Dental, VisionPaid Time Off- Including Volunteer HoursLife and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial PlannerAccess to LinkedIn LearningYMCA discount and more!Purpose and Scope of Job:
The primary areas of responsibility are Project Input and Specifications Management, technical, commercial, and price control and sales / business support; with ultimate goal of providing professional-quality proposals.
Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):
Create professional-quality proposals for requested customers project orders / applications.Support SMA external and internal customers requiring application assistance relating to SMA products / services.Evaluate, identify and resolve technical challenges related to non-recurring Project Orders prior to order entry.Author technical papers relating to application expertise; Present the information internally in SMA and externally.Maximize SMA revenue & profitability while controlling commercial and technical risk exposure on Project Orders.Control, manage and develop all application standards, resources, and information.Support PM efforts to help resolve order fulfillment problems and issues relating to technical matters.Support Marketing and R&D with technical expertise and verification of technical information.Champion assigned application training for internal and external customers.Participate in process improvement efforts as necessary.Participate in industry and association meetings and represent SMA as an applications expert.Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) equivalent experience with at least five (5) years experience in the rotating equipment industry.Strong knowledge of Project and Specifications Management, internal gearing product application, and related commercial issues.Experience in formal business communication techniques.Strong communications skills; both verbal and written.Good decision-making and problem-solving abilities based on analytical / statistical approach.Creation, organization and maintenance of Project Order documentation and communications on the front-end of major Project Orders.Summarizing Project and Applications through reports and presentations.Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.
Work Conditions & Physical Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employer's ability to establish or change the content, nature, or essential functions of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.
Salary rate starting at $72,712; increase based on experience
Benefits include:Medical, Dental, VisionPaid Time Off- Including Volunteer HoursLife and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial PlannerAccess to LinkedIn LearningYMCA discount and more!Purpose and Scope of Job:
The primary areas of responsibility are Project Input and Specifications Management, technical, commercial, and price control and sales / business support; with ultimate goal of providing professional-quality proposals.
Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):
Create professional-quality proposals for requested customers project orders / applications.Support SMA external and internal customers requiring application assistance relating to SMA products / services.Evaluate, identify and resolve technical challenges related to non-recurring Project Orders prior to order entry.Author technical papers relating to application expertise; Present the information internally in SMA and externally.Maximize SMA revenue & profitability while controlling commercial and technical risk exposure on Project Orders.Control, manage and develop all application standards, resources, and information.Support PM efforts to help resolve order fulfillment problems and issues relating to technical matters.Support Marketing and R&D with technical expertise and verification of technical information.Champion assigned application training for internal and external customers.Participate in process improvement efforts as necessary.Participate in industry and association meetings and represent SMA as an applications expert.Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) equivalent experience with at least five (5) years experience in the rotating equipment industry.Strong knowledge of Project and Specifications Management, internal gearing product application, and related commercial issues.Experience in formal business communication techniques.Strong communications skills; both verbal and written.Good decision-making and problem-solving abilities based on analytical / statistical approach.Creation, organization and maintenance of Project Order documentation and communications on the front-end of major Project Orders.Summarizing Project and Applications through reports and presentations.Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.
Work Conditions & Physical Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employer's ability to establish or change the content, nature, or essential functions of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.