Application Engineer

nVenia, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, is a manufacturer and supplier of integrated solutions and packaging equipment machinery. With over 300 years of combined experience, our long-standing brands of Arpac, Fischbein, Hamer and Ohlson serve end customers in the consumer-packaged goods, food and beverage, industrial, and other markets.POSITION SUMMARYThe Applications Engineer 2 evaluates customer requirements, develops equipment configurations, and prepares accurate quotations for nVenia’s product lines. This role works closely with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, Production, and Supply Chain to develop solutions that meet customer needs and ensure accurate project costs.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESReview customer RFQs, specifications, and sales requests to determine equipment requirements and identify appropriate solutions.Develop equipment configurations and conceptual layouts using AutoCAD to meet customer specifications, space requirements, and production rates.Validate proposed equipment concepts with Engineering and other internal teams.Prepare accurate quotations and professional proposal documents for multiple product lines.Estimate project costs using historical data and input from Production, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Engineering.Collaborate with Sales to develop solutions that meet customer requirements and highlight nVenia’s equipment capabilities.Support project kickoffs by communicating quoted configurations and customer requirements to Engineering.Provide technical support to Field Sales, including customer visits and travel as needed.Develop a strong understanding of nVenia’s equipment across multiple product lines, including capabilities, applications, and configurations.POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESCritical and Creative ThinkerComplex problem solverSelf-ManagementCommunication skills – written and verbalTeamwork – work effectively with different departments and customersStrong organizational skillsTechnical AptitudeSolid understanding of multiple nVenia product linesPOSITION REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree in Engineering preferredSolid knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processesKnowledge and experience in the packaging and/or automation industry a plusApplications Engineering, Sales Engineering industries in an Engineering capacity (design and/or quoting) requiredSales engineering background a plusTechnical writing experience preferredExperience in AutoCAD, proficiency in Word and ExcelWhy Work at nVenia?nVenia offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverageFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax lawPaid life insurance and disability insurance, with options to purchase additional coveragePaid Maternity/Paternity LeaveOptional coverages: Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance401(k) plan with company matchEducational Assistance reimbursementAccrued Paid Time Off (PTO)10 paid holidays annually