Application Engineer II

• Support application engineering activities by applying working knowledge of water treatment processes and standard equipment platforms.
• Collaborate primarily with the direct sales team to review customer requirements on small to medium‑complexity projects and develop process solutions using standard tools and calculations.
• Select appropriate standard equipment and materials to meet customer needs and support project costing.
• Generate customer proposals utilizing standard tools and obtain appropriate approval levels.
• Work with drafters to create application drawings and technical documentation as required.
• Effectively communicate application solutions to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Identify and understand risks associated with assigned work products and escalate as appropriate.
• Assist in mentoring AE I engineers on business processes and smaller applications.
• Execute assigned responsibilities in accordance with established business processes, engineering standards, and safety practices.
• Work cooperatively within cross‑disciplinary teams with some supervision while demonstrating increasing independence in assigned tasks.
• Travel as required (5–15%) to support customer needs and project execution.

• Demonstrate accountability by taking ownership of assigned tasks and delivering work with accuracy and timeliness.
• Exhibit a customer‑centric mindset by aligning technical solutions with customer requirements within defined project scopes.
• Collaborate effectively with peers, sales partners, and cross‑functional teams.
• Show initiative in developing technical skills, product knowledge, and business understanding.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant engineering or application engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of business tools, processes, and procedures.
• Working understanding of standard products, common components, and their application.
• Ability to conduct and understand water quality projections.
• General understanding of sales processes and how the Applications Engineer role supports business outcomes.
• General understanding of financial principles related to proposals and project costing.
• Working understanding of contractual terms and conditions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information in a customer setting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks within assigned scopes.

• Experience supporting customer proposals and application development in water treatment or related process industries.
• Exposure to project documentation, drawing review, and proposal approval workflows.
• Interest in expanding technical ownership, mentoring capabilities, and progression within the Applications Engineering career path.

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