What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineer position at Actalent?
Description:
Actalent is seeking a Technical Engineer to assume responsibility for preparing proposals that require equipment and systems solutions for projects. The objective of the position is to produce high quality competitive bids for on-time submittal with accurate cost estimates that facilitate the successful sale and execution of these projects.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely review of the customer’s RFQ and distribution of specifications to relevant parties for their input.
- Review contractual terms for consistency with proposal and corporate policies.
- Utilize CRM system (Salesforce) for documentation and reporting of proposal activities and status by maintaining up-to-date and accurate system data.
- Prepare detailed and precise bid documentation in accordance with client standard procedures and in compliance with customers’ bid requirements, identifying and documenting exceptions and clarifications.
- Prepare firm offer approval requests and ensure the required documentation (i.e. Risk & Opportunity, Cost Uncertainty, Cashflow, & Project Presentation) is completed accurately and on-time.
- Attend customer meetings as necessary to develop customer solutions and provide technical and commercial support in closing sales.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- At least one year of working experience in the field of manufacturing
- Ability to understand engineering drawings
- Highly organized and able to multitask and prioritize various activities to ensure timely and accurate compliance with schedule and budget requirements.
- Salesforce and SAP experience is preferred
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Salary : $65,000 - $90,000