DXP Enterprises

Applications Engineer

DXP Enterprises$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of applicable experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of centrifugal pumps and fluid handling systems.
  • Ability to work independently and achieve goals.
  • Strong organizational and self-motivating skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Effective negotiation and project management skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to sales and customers.
  • Promote profit management for company sustainability.
  • Adhere to company policies to meet goals.
  • Collaborate with sales, fabrication, and vendors.
  • Manage pricing quotes and order fulfillment.
  • Evaluate customer bid specifications.
  • Prepare proposals using vendor software and catalogs.
  • Assist with equipment design and development.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending account.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan participation.
Full Job Description
Summary:

The Applications Engineer will design, select, and configure pumps and fluid systems, support applications engineering with equipment sizing, pricing, and quoting, provide technical support to sales, service, and customers, manage project bids, orders, and timelines, coordinate with the factory for documentation and equipment start-up, and maintain and update quotation logs.

Responsibilities of the Applications Engineer include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide customer service, sales, and technical support to the inside and outside sales teams and customers.
  • Promote and encourage profit management to ensure a profitable future for the company.
  • Understand and adhere to company policies to achieve both customer and company goals.
  • Work closely with sales, fabrication, and vendors to facilitate sales efforts and meet customer requirements.
  • Quote prices, fill orders to customer specifications, and process sales data via computer.
  • Process customer phone orders.
  • Check stock availability and shipping dates.
  • Assist the outside sales team by preparing price quotes and sourcing products.
  • Evaluate customer bid requirements, specifications, and other pertinent data.
  • Prepare proposals using vendor software, sales catalogs, and cost estimates according to technical and performance requirements.
  • Aid in the design and development of equipment and pump systems and redesign existing systems.
  • Notify inside and outside staff of new products and processes as needed.
  • Facilitate prompt resolution of customer technical problems, complaints, and failures.
  • Maintain organized order files, monitor in-house orders, and assist sales team and fabrication with project-related questions.

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Qualifications include:

  • At least 5 years of applicable experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience.
  • Knowledge of centrifugal pumps, fluid handling equipment, and fabricated pumping systems.
  • Ability to work independently and achieve targeted results.
  • Strong organizational and self-motivation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Effective negotiating skills.
  • Project management and teamwork experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Additional Information:

  • Office located in Nashville, TN near airport.
  • No relocation assistance provided.
  • Office environment; no remote work.
  • Training or certifications related to pumps, motors, couplings, and mechanical seals are preferred.
  • Occasional, but not frequent, travel may be necessary for training and/or customer site visits.

Location: USA:TN:Nashville

DXP offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees, normally working a minimum of 30 hours per week, including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and additional supplemental benefits. All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

About DXP Enterprises

DXP Enterprises is a leading products and service distributor that adds value and total cost savings solutions to industrial customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Dubai. DXP provides innovative pumping solutions, supply chain services and maintenance, repair, operating and production (MROP) services that emphasize and utilize DXP’s vast product knowledge and technical expertise in rotating equipment, bearings, power transmission, metalworking, industrial supplies and safety products and services. DXP's breadth of MROP products and service solutions allows DXP to be flexible and customer-driven, creating competitive advantages for our customers.
Learn more about DXP Enterprises
Size
2,490 employees
Market Cap
$511.7 million
Industry
Net Income
-$28.7 million
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$1 billion
NASDAQ

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