Applications Engineer

John Bean Technologies

  • Sandusky, OH
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Overview ...:At JBT Corporation, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.Our purpose is to fortify the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.Our values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with Integrity - Collaborate with Humility - Grow with Agility - Innovate with Impact. The Opportunity ...:JOB SUMMARY:Applications engineers work as a bridge between customers and internal business development teams, including sales, engineering, sourcing, and R & D. They use customer feedback and sales information to provide technical input and documentation control. You will play an important role in the achievement of sales goals and objectives by providing expertise to support cost estimates and customer quotations.Applications engineers perform customer analysis to create innovative product solutions that respond to their needs. They visit customer locations to ensure products are operating satisfactory, work with R & D to test solutions and recommend improvements for optimization, perform the initial development of projects, track quotation cost performance, and maintain positive customer relationships.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collaborate with Project Management, Product Management and Engineering teams to research and develop concepts and proposals relative to specific customer requests
  • Provide technical support to entire organization for all company lines of products
  • Actively participate in proposal review meetings with the assigned Project Manager and Engineers to ensure clear communication of the customer's requirements and the commitments made by the company.
  • Work with Account Manager and customer to develop pricing/budgets
  • Analyze user needs and develop customer solutions
  • Work with customers to develop solutions and close new business
  • Work with customers to ensure that prospective requirements are well understood to ensure effective and appropriate quotes
  • Collaborate with Engineers to design and optimize product
  • Recommend design, and application changes to optimize operational efficiency
  • Create flowcharts and user guides for new and existing products/procedures
Why work at JBT ...:EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's degree in any Engineering field or Food Science
  • · 1-3 years min. experience in manufacturing or food lab environment
RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY:
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy/detail
  • · Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
  • · Cultivate and sustain positive professional relationships with customers and internal teams
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIESAdvanced:
  • Knowledge of design of experiments methodology
General:
  • Knowledge of mechanical utility services
  • · Understanding of process flow charts
  • · Knowledge of AutoCAD (as is required to develop equipment layouts or proposal drawings)
  • · Understanding of Microsoft Excel (identify accuracy, small mods/manipulations for desired output)
Basic:
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • · Knowledge/use of hand tools
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work Environment:
  • Primarily works in a typical office/test lab environment
  • Possibility to be exposed to customer site hazards including heavy equipment, loud noise, slippery/uneven footing etc. Requires adherence to applicable safety policies & OSHA standards
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk with occasional stooping, crawling
  • Ability to use full functionality of hands, vision, hear & communicate effectively
  • Occasionally required to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds
Other:
  • Moderate stress to complete work within deadlines
  • Some off hour and/or nonstandard times as required to meet deadlines
  • Some weekends as required to meet deadlines
  • Some travel required; up to 25%
This job description is a summary of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties.We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT to feed your growth!Benefits: JBT Corporation offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.Equal Opportunity Employment:John Bean Technologies Corporation ("JBT") provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT at 844-286-4524.

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