Mission

We continually aim to grow and evolve by building mutually responsive, innovative partnerships with our customers, vendors, and strategic allies, and creating opportunities for our team members. Our cornerstone is to be the most reliable and accessible supplier of testing solutions.

We are currently hiring a Applications Engineer I for our Sales department. We offer an awesome benefits package, great work environment, and opportunities for advancement!

Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Reviews Sales to Engineering Requests (SER) for complete and accurate information.

· Conducts a thorough review of customer requirements, technical specifications, and engineering drawings.

· Develops chamber concept drawings and specifications to meet application requirements.

· Researches and identifies materials, components and subassemblies required to implement the chamber concept and meet performance requirements.

· Determines and documents material costs.

· Collaborates with production to develop labor hour estimations.

· Manages the design and customization of basic to moderately complex chambers, including performance calculations and support for upgrades and replacement parts with a complexity average of 0-3.

· The target completion goal for Engineering to Sales Replies varies based on complexity, with an average of 15 per month.

· Completes Engineering to Sales Replies (ESR), including performance verification.

· Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability that may be necessary for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

· Associate’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or 1 year of environmental chamber experience in a technical role is required.

· Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Skills and Experience

· Demonstrated understanding of basic electrical concepts, including proper wiring practices, power supply needs, and the principles of control system logic is preferred.

· Must have experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, including 2D drafting and/or 3D modeling.

· Must have experience utilizing ERP systems, including experience with managing and maintaining Bill of Materials structures.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Email, PowerPoint), is required.

· Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry is required.

· Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations required.

Competencies

· Continuous Learning: Seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

· Job Knowledge: Exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills; displays understanding of how the job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

· Use of Technology: Uses technology to increase productivity.

· Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations.

· Communications: Keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods; keeps a positive attitude and strives to deliver the best outcome in every situation.

· Teamwork: Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner.

· Customer Service and Support: Provides excellent service before, during, and after the sale.

· Time Management and Organization: Manages time effectively to balance multiple tasks and prioritize activities.

Language Skills

· Ability to read and comprehend multiple step instructions (in the English language), short correspondence, and memos.

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

· Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the production shop.

Physical Demands

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

· Limited travel may be required.

· Regular physical attendance is required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts (while out in the production shop).

· The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Guiding Principles

To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following Guiding Principles:

· Respect: Respect for people, cultures, and the environment.

· Improvement: Continuously improve work processes and seek innovation.

· Safety: Prioritize the safety of employees and customers.

· Effective: Complete work in the most cost-effective and efficient way.

· Innovative: Take on new challenges to provide cutting-edge optimal solutions for customers.

· Lawful: Adhere to laws in all locations where we work.

· Ownership: Take initiative, be accountable, and have a positive attitude.

· Urgency: Respond quickly and effectively to co-workers and customers.

· Delivery: Set clear expectations and delivers on promises.

· Open-Minded: Be curious, receptive to new ideas, and responsive to changing customer needs.