Hawkins, Inc.

Applications Engineer

Hawkins, Inc. • $115K *
Loves Park, IL 61111In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering preferred.
  • 5+ years experience in the Water Treatment or related industry.
  • Strong technical expertise in Mechanical, Electrical and Process requirements.
  • Hands-on aptitude necessary for field-related tasks.
  • Advanced proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD or SolidWorks).
  • Excellent communication skills in verbal and written formats.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide in-house support to outside sales personnel and representatives.
  • Create synergy among sales divisions for a cohesive approach.
  • Offer expertise in process design, equipment selection, and costing.
  • Engage with customers during the sales process as needed.
  • Travel to client sites for equipment setup and process analysis.
  • Deliver rapid turnaround on documents and costing information.
  • Prepare detailed process documentation and pricing for sales reviews.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability benefits.
  • 401(k) match and Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB

The Applications Engineer provides in-house resources that support both Sales and Operations regarding project sales and project execution in house.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • In-house support to outside sales personnel and sales representatives regarding equipment and services sale to clients and customers.
  • Create unity between divisional sales groups and market / proposal offerings for a consistent, unified sales approach.
  • Provide detail expertise to sales in process design, equipment selection and costing.
  • Respond and work with customers as directed by the assigned salesperson when required during the sales process.
  • Travel to customer's sites for review of plant layouts, equipment locations, process hook ups, moving and setting of equipment, etc.
  • Provide quick turn around with standard templates, costing files, data, process reports, etc.
  • Provide overview process documents (PFD, Basic Layout) and costing for sales revenue and margin review by the salesperson.
  • Provide specification review with comments & clarifications for basis of proposal and equipment offerings.
  • Provide contract review and T&C review for sales comment and/or inclusion in proposals.
  • Provide detailed costing breakdowns per equipment and disciplines for sales review and price / margin determination.
  • Operations / Engineering:
  • Provide process documents and costing that is transferable to operations / engineering for use at KO for project execution after the sale.
  • Complete and execute the KO meeting after the sale with support of outside salesperson.
  • All documents are compatible with current system ERP and Operations standards.
  • Include costing breakdowns for individual equipment offerings and each labor discipline, i.e. ME, MD, EE, ED, PM, Service, etc. This costing will be the basis for project execution limits and
  • Provide design guidance on equipment and systems as it pertains to the customer and their requirements against what was sold.
  • Provide client schedules and requirements for equipment and system lead times as it relates to what was sold per discipline, i.e. equipment shipments, site installation, service and startup.
  • Provide vendor quotes, skid and fabrication quotes, fab shop selections and freight and shipment quotes and details if required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU
  • Minimum of BS (in order of preference) Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Life Sciences / Environmental Engineering
  • Minimum 5 Years within the Water Treatment Industry or related Industry.
  • Skills:
    • Technical Expertise with ability to understand Mechanical, Electrical and Process requirements.
    • Hands on / field style aptitude.
    • Expert use of PC and electronic software and tools for design, calculations, charts, graphs, word, spread sheets, scheduling, process design, etc.
    • CAD Software ability in AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
    • Excellent communicator in both spoken and created document formats.
    • Ability to work with many different people and personalities.
    • Detail oriented.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Office is located on ground level.
  • Must operate office equipment, fax and or printer, and personal computer.
  • May stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift frequently from 4 to 6 hours each day.
  • May be required to carry or move equipment or parts in excess of 50 lbs. with the assistance of a lifting device.
  • Work requires close vision.

TRAVEL:

May be required to travel 15%-25% of the time.

COMPENSATION: $115k + bonus eligibility

Hawkins/WaterSurplus offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

Ref 2027-110

All applications must be received online.

About Hawkins, Inc.

Hawkins, Inc. distributes, blends, and manufactures bulk and specialty chemicals for a wide variety of industries. The company operates through three segments: Industrial, Water Treatment, and Health and Nutrition. The Industrial segment provides industrial chemicals, products, and services to various industries, such as agriculture, chemical processing, electronics, energy, food, pharmaceuticals, and plating. The Water Treatment segment offers chemicals, equipment, and solutions for potable water, municipal and industrial wastewater, industrial process water, and non-residential swimming pool water. The Health and Nutrition segment provides ingredient distribution, processing, and formulation solutions to manufacturers of nutraceutical, functional food and beverage, personal care, dietary supplement, and other nutritional food products. Hawkins, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota.
Learn more about Hawkins, Inc.
Size
807 employees
Market Cap
$821.4 million
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$36.6 million
5 Year Trend
+9.9%
Revenue
$566.3 million
NASDAQ
HWKN
* Ladders Estimates

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