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Cleaver-Brooks

Application Engineer

Cleaver-Brooks, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244


Cleaver Brooks is looking for an

Application Engineer

to join our team in

Milwaukee, WI.

The Application Engineer is responsible for supporting our sales representatives on custom applications, providing specification reviews, and developing sales quotations and supporting product information that supplements our rep's equipment proposals to our customers.This role not only supports our reps with securing orders, but is also intimately involved with our production facilities, research and development, technical services, and key personnel on maintaining and updating product data and information, including the development and maintenance of complex product configuration logic in a cloud-based configure-price-quote (CPQ) application which supports the quotation and ordering processes used by our sales representatives.

Any salary estimation specified in this job board may or may not be aligned with our organization's pay philosophy. Apply to connect with a Talent Acquisition Partner who can provide you more details!

Job Location:

Milwaukee, WI

Essential functions:

Develop and possess thorough and relevant product knowledgeBe able to review and understand project contract drawings and specificationsConduct design calculationsSupport our sales representatives by providing sales quotations and other product information that supplement their proposals to our clientsGather cost data from our database, product engineering drawings and bill of materials, and previous projects to develop sales quotations, which are then provided to our sales representatives to meet job specifications and requests for proposalsSupport our internal Product Managers on a variety of projects and tasks to maintain and update our standard product data, literature and pricing associated with our rep-only online sales configurator (CPQ) tool.Develop and maintain complex product configuration logic in a cloud-based configure-price-quote (CPQ) application which supports the quotation and ordering processes used by our sales representatives.Effectively communicate with our outside vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and other data on key components to support non-standard applicationsConsolidate data and information used to develop sales quotations and system solutionsSelect equipment and prepare technical proposalsNavigate Sales and Manufacturing Database programs to find product drawings and bills of materialsStrive for continual education and further advancement of product knowledge by using our online learning tools and other learning opportunities as they become availableRequired Skills:

Position requires the constant and consistent exercise of intellect, judgment, and ability commensurate with professional positions in similar industries or situationsPosition requires the regular exercise of problem solving and policy procedure interpretation skillsAbility to handle responsibilities with effective interpersonal skills and to effectively interface with others inside and outside the CompanyMust have strong communication skills and the ability to project manage tasks to complete requests within required deadlinesBackground in heat transfer or other technical industries is preferredWill have contact with customers, consulting engineers, and company representatives regarding a variety of Packaged Boiler productsAbility to learn a programming language unique to the CPQ application.Ability to work in a fast-paced environmentPosition may require extended periods of operating a personal computer as a normal part of job dutiesPosition requires ability to work in a normal office environment and may require occasional exposure to production plant environment with welding, machining, and fabrication operationsPreferred Skills:

Application Engineering and quotation development experienceComprehensive understanding of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat TransferComputer competency including sound knowledge using Microsoft Office software, with background in Salesforce and oracle-based ERP systems a plusAbility to Read / Understand Multiple Programming Languages (e.g. C#, .Net Technologies, etc.)Strong communication and organizational skillsBasic Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.Experience:

0 - 3 years in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.Travel Requirements:

Light travel associated with this role, less than 25%; travel may include visiting customers, project sites, tradeshows, etc.Working Conditions and Hazards:

Work requires a few simple, but rapid, hand operations, and simple, easy muscular movements.Benefits of Being a Cleaver-Brooks Employee:

Competitive salaryComprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, maternity support program, discounted virtual physician visits, voluntary medical benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, and Accidental Injury), FSA, HSA, life insurance, short term and long-term disabilityCash matching 401(k) planEmployee assistance program (EAP)Pet insuranceEmployee discount programTuition assistancePaid time off and 11 paid holidays

Who is Cleaver-Brooks:

Cleaver-Brooks is the market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner systems. We lead the boiler/burner industry due to our unmatched distribution network's ability to deliver the knowledge, service, training, and support that are essential to long-term performance. Our customers will tell you that we are the only equipment provider that manufactures boilers, burners, controls, and a full array of ancillary and aftermarket products. They will also mention that our unique single-source capability means that we can deliver fully integrated boiler room solutions that reduce overall costs and optimize space. It is our focus on products that deliver the most efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable solutions that differentiate us in the marketplace. Cleaver-Brooks continues a 90+ year legacy of providing the customers we serve with extraordinary products designed to deliver unsurpassed performance through the power of commitment.

This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgement, to be proper.