Applications Engineer

The Opportunity

Precision Process is hiring an Applications Engineer to join our team. As an applications engineer, you will be supporting the sales organization by developing preliminary equipment concepts, cost estimates, and technical proposals for custom industrial process equipment. This role works closely with the Sales Executive to translate customer requirements into practical solutions, enabling accurate quoting and efficient proposal development.

The position is primarily internal facing, focused on analysis, costing, and proposal preparation rather than direct sales activity. This is a full-time position, working Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm, reporting to the VP, Director of Sales. The annual salary for this position is 70k – 85k based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Equipment Concept Development

• Develop preliminary equipment layouts based on customer requirements
• Create process flow diagrams
• Evaluate feasibility of proposed solutions
• Identify major equipment components and system architecture

Cost Estimating

• Develop equipment cost estimates using internal cost models
• Estimate materials, fabrication, purchased components, and labor
• Maintain and improve estimating tools and costing databases
• Support budgetary and firm quotation development

Proposal Development

• Draft technical proposals and scope documents
• Prepare system descriptions, process explanations, and equipment specifications
• Coordinate input from sales, engineering, purchasing, and project management
• Assemble draft proposal packages for review by the Sales Executive
• Assist Sales Executive with technical preparation for customer discussions

Quotation Management

• Prepare smaller quotations directly (spare parts, service items)
• Maintain quotation records in CRM system

Internal Coordination

• Work with engineering team to ensure proposal concepts align with capabilities
• Interface with purchasing and vendors to obtain budgetary pricing
• Assist with transition of awarded projects to the engineering team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• 2–5 years experience in industrial equipment, manufacturing systems, process equipment, and automation systems
• Cost estimating
• Excel-based cost models
• CAD (SolidWorks / AutoCAD or similar)
• Technical proposal writing
• Custom equipment
• Equipment engineering calculations
• Diagram and visualization software (Visio / PowerPoint), Excel, Word, ERP and CRM software

Working Conditions

• Environment may be high temperatures depending on ambient outside temperature
• Steel/composite toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection required

Who We Are

Precision Process is a manufacturer of a variety of electroplating/chemical processing equipment. Our broad technical expertise and innovative designs are used by medical instrument manufacturers, electroplaters, and steel strip producers. We are certified to the ISO 9001:2008 quality management standard. By joining our team, we will empower you to do great work and can provide excellent opportunities for growth in your career with us. Precision Process is an equal opportunity employer.

Our total rewards benefit offering includes, but is not limited to, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, safety shoe/glasses allowance, and company provided uniforms.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person