Astec · 1 month ago
Applications Engineer
Yankton, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAstec Industries is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company. The Applications Engineer will be responsible for sizing, layout, cost, and performance auditing of material processing systems for customers in various markets.
Building MaterialConstructionIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingInfrastructureManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProduct Design
Responsibilities
Review and respond to RFQ/RFP documents with respect to application requirements, equipment sizing/selection, performance guarantees, commercial terms, etc
Manage sales opportunities involving MS Group products from inquiry to proposal to in-house management to post sale follow-up
Development of process flow diagrams and equipment layout drawings for aggregate processing plants and development of standard and non-standard equipment quotations
Advise internal and external customers on the proper selection, application, and operation of MS Group products
Assist equipment sales, parts sales, marketing, product management, engineering, and service departments with the development of various deliverables as required
Gather and evaluate the necessary information required to determine proper equipment selection and operational parameters
Collaborate with the product management, engineering, and manufacturing personnel to develop non-standard equipment configurations, costing and quotation development
Document all activities relative to each sales opportunity as necessary to ensure clear communication exists between all involved parties
Review and confirm job order accuracy as necessary
Attend trade shows and other product demonstration, as required
Participate/lead meetings involving other Astec personnel, dealer personnel and customer personnel relating to applications reviews, proposal presentations, etc. Note, these meetings may be conducted virtually or in person outside of Astec’s offices
Assist the project managers and alliance partners with all requirements relating to the sale and commissioning of systems type projects
Collaborate with product management and engineering personnel to define and evaluate product features, product options, operational features of the equipment, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Mining, Geological or Industrial Engineering required
AutoCAD/Inventor (or comparable software) knowledge and experience with 3D design software required
Ability to operate general office equipment including personal computers. Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Communicate effectively orally and written
Good interpersonal relations skills when dealing with management, sales, dealers, customers, and inter-company personnel
Ability to manage stressful situations including equipment and/or process problem resolution with customers, dealer personnel, etc
Required to visit construction, quarry and industrial sites with exposure to dust, noise and weather elements; physically able to climb on equipment, aggregates stockpiles, etc
Willing to travel worldwide by air and auto as required (+/- 8 weeks per year), have valid driver's license, be able to obtain a passport and must have financial means to travel when required
Company
Astec
World leader in the production of both warm mix and hot mix asphalt equipment technology, support and training and is the only manufacturer in the world to offer a complete line of portable, relocatable and stationary continuous mix asphalt plants from 80tph to 600tph, as well as batch mix asphalt plants and soil remediation equipment.
Founded in 1972
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1986-06-27IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Glomski
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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