Application Engineer or Sr. Application Engineer

Caltrol

$90K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent military experience, plus 5+ years in the industry.
  • Extensive knowledge of process control fundamentals and Caltrol's product offerings.
  • Technical expertise in valves, actuators, instrumentation, and control systems for effective solution engineering.
  • Strong communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly and listen actively to feedback.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • A strong work ethic with a focus on customer service and ownership mentality.

Responsibilities

  • Engineer and select process valves, actuators, and instrumentation based on customer needs.
  • Collect data from customers and team members to devise optimal solutions.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service while nurturing long-term relationships.
  • Develop deep technical expertise in Caltrol solutions for stakeholder value.
  • Support internal teams to ensure efficient customer order execution.
  • Collaborate with experts to identify sales strategies and project scopes.
  • Maintain productive partnerships with Caltrol's suppliers and follow up on quotations.

Benefits

  • Profit-sharing opportunities to enhance financial rewards.
  • 401(k) plan with an employer match to support retirement savings.
  • Generous PTO, including 12 paid holidays for work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first month after hire.
  • Free unlimited virtual care access for convenient health management.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
  • Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance for added security.
  • Wellness benefits for gym and fitness discounts promoting a healthy lifestyle.
  • Tuition and education reimbursement to encourage professional growth.
  • Pet discount program recognizing that pets are family members.
Full Job Description
Hiring Range:

The hiring range for this position is $90k-$130k annually plus bi-annual Profit Sharing. This is the pay scale range Caltrol reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary based on geographic region, skills, qualifications, and experience of the candidate, along with the requirements of the position.

What you'll be doing:

  • Size, select, and engineer process valves, actuators, and instrumentation to address customer applications.
  • Gather information from customers and teammates to determine the best technical and commercial solution for each opportunity.
  • Regularly interact with customers, providing exceptional service and establishing long term mutually beneficial relationships.
  • Develop technical expertise about Caltrol solutions that bring value to Caltrol stakeholders.
  • Support internal customers (Account Managers, Order Management, Accounting, Shop) to provide support and efficient execution of customer orders.
  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts, Account Managers, and Business Unit Leaders on key opportunities to determine Caltrol's scope and sales strategy.
  • Maintain positive and productive relationships with Caltrol's principal suppliers.
  • Follow up on quotations, demonstrating an ability to close sales. This may include some negotiations regarding price and/or timeframes without management involvement.
  • Participate in the training, onboarding, and mentorship of Caltrol employees.
  • Act as a Caltrol product, industry, or application champion displaying thought leadership and proactive training and support.
  • Participate in Caltrol's after-hours customer support program.


What we're looking for:

  • College degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Distribution or relevant military experience AND 5+ years of applicable industry experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of process control fundamentals and Caltrol's products and services.
  • Ability to apply technical knowledge of valves, actuators, instrumentation, and control systems to engineer, size, and quote solutions effectively.
  • Communicates with purpose and clarity, tailored to the audience. Adjusts style to others, listens actively, and integrates feedback.
  • Builds and sustains professional, respectful, and collaborative relationships with customers and colleagues across the organization.
  • Strong work ethic and positive client service orientation.
  • Ownership mentality.
  • Consistently demonstrates behaviors that reflect and uphold the company's mission, vision, and core values in all interactions and decisions.


What growth looks like in this role:

Caltrol invests in your growth from day one. In this role, you'll build a strong foundation in control valve applications and solutions. Through mentorship, training, and hands-on experience, you'll develop core expertise in control valve application engineering and sales while gaining exposure to our products, systems, and cross-functional workflows. With demonstrated attention to detail, accountability, and a willingness to learn, you'll take on increasingly complex orders and responsibilities, expanding your impact on the business. We prioritize promoting from within. Success in this role can lead to advancement opportunities, including management, sales, or operational roles, depending on your interests and strengths

ESOP - The Ownership Advantage:

Caltrol is proud to be a certified ESOP company, offering an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to reward our most valuable assets, our people. Caltrol's culture centers on ownership. Employees are given a license to act. They think and act like owners because they are owners. Caltrol is committed to setting our employee-owners up for success through training, an inclusive and supportive team-driven culture, and empowering them to consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences. We also value giving back to the communities we serve. Through both company and employee contributions, we support nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other local initiatives.

Learn more here: Caltrol ESOP

Benefits Designed for You and Your Family:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employee-owners' overall health, financial future, and long-term success.

  • Profit-sharing opportunities
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Generous paid-time off +12 paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision - all effective 1st day of the month after your hire date
  • Free and unlimited virtual care access to a dedicated physician through AstroDoc
  • HSA (with employer contribution) + a FSA
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company paid short-term disability
  • Wellness benefits, including gym and on-demand fitness discounts
  • Pet discount program - because pets are part of the family
  • Student loan repayment match program
  • Tuition/education reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities because we believe in investing in greatness.


See more here: Benefits at Caltrol

Work Schedule/Environment/Expected Hours:

The job is full-time, scheduled Monday-Friday. Employee is expected to be available during normal business hours, starting no later than 9:00 am, and staying until at least 3:30 pm. This position is eligible for Caltrol's hybrid work program, allowing remote work for up to two days per week, subject to program qualifications. Application Engineers will be on call occasionally outside of standard business hours as scheduled by the After-Hours program manager, which may require coming into the office and/or working remotely to resolve customer issues.

Travel:

Must be willing to travel throughout the Caltrol territory (AZ, CA, NV) as needed. Travel might require overnights.

Other Duties:

This job listing is not designed to cover or include a comprehensive list. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time based on business needs.

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