Applications Engineer

About Komline

As a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, Komline has established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Through our combination of innovative design, cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we consistently deliver the highest quality equipment from our integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive separation solutions precisely tailored to our clients' requirements. With a strong track record of strategic growth and acquisitions, Komline continues to expand its solution portfolio and technical capabilities while maintaining our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

This Opportunity

For over 40 years the Komline-Filtra team has specialized in custom engineered industrial and separation filtration solutions serving industries such as metalworking, water/wastewater treatment, chemical, mining, and steel. With over 60 patents and 21,000 systems installed across 37 countries, Komline-Filtra Systems offers a wide range of products ranging from water purification, coolant/oil filtration, air/mist collectors, and pressure filters.

The role of the Industrial Water Applications Engineer is to support the sales team with backwashable media filter, dewatering, and water purification (PFAS) product sales. This includes applications and sales of equipment rentals as well as conducting water sample testing to develop best outcomes in determining the client’s needs. This is a position for a subject matter expert knowledgeable in the engineering aspect of the products that we produce and can therefore consult and advise clients as to their needs and how Filtra-Systems can service them. The role requires flexibility to move freely from the client interaction to the lab environment.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of our products, and our customer base by working closely with seasoned staff wo will serve as mentors in this role
• Learn to manage Water Purification (both capital and rental) equipment proposal process, quoting, and sales process. $4M business annually
• Conducts intensive testing of water samples to determine the client’s needs and how Filtra-Systems can best service
• Interviews potential customers to determine their needs
• Understand and be familiar with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
• Using problem solving and consulting skills to help customers improve their business
• Helps support the Spare Parts department with responding to client requests, shipping orders, etc.
• Staying abreast of emerging trends in the filtration industry
• Willing to travel by car or airline as needed for customer visits, trade-shows, and closing deals
• Occasional overnight stays when required
• Leads and participates in trade-show seminars relating to our products
• Creates and performs sales presentations
• Follows up promptly on new opportunities
• Assists in keeping our website and sales media current and up-to-date
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• This position’s performance will be measured based on customer satisfaction
• Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company
• Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output
• Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Chemical Engineering degree with desire to work in sales is preferred and a minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Strong interpersonal skills a must
• Proven ability to be self- directed in a lab setting
• Good organization and time-management skills
• Ability to practice and promote required safety standards
• Working knowledge and ability to review, interpret and apply technical manuals, technical instructions and standard operating procedures in all aspects of quality assurance
• Knowledge and ability to collect data, process forms and compose reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with ability to interact effectively with a variety of personnel
• Proficient skills using Microsoft Office Suite ( i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  
  

Equal Opportunity Statement: Komline is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled