Applications Engineer
Blake Thermal Sales & Service Inc. is a full-service thermal solutions company that supplies engineered products, services, and complete systems. Blake Thermal has a 98-year history of providing an array of products and services supporting steam, hot water for process and domestic heat for commercial, industrial, medical, educational and manufacturing facilities. Headquarters in East Windsor, CT, Blake Thermal maintains multiple locations across New York and New England.
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We are seeking an individual to join the team as an Application Engineer, working alongside a team of high energy professionals dedicated to superior customer service. This highly motivated, self-starting individual will be part of the team at our Portland Maine location.
Our company specializes in boiler and boiler related equipment sales, service, and repair, with sales & service offices in ME, NH, VT, CT, and parts of NY and MA with the supporting Engineering office in the Portland, Maine location. Below is a list of the duties, responsibilities & required qualifications necessary to be considered for this position.
Responsibilities will include :
- Review plans and specifications to generate proposals.
- Prepare submittals and manuals per the customer / spec requirements.
- Perform design calculations and prepare equipment selection.
- Support outside sales team and customers with equipment sizing, selection, specification, pricing, engineering presentations, and ordering.
- Analyze boiler system parameters to design for system optimization and / or requirements.
- Generate specifications for equipment selected.
- Generate proposals for outside sales review prior to going to the customer.
- Generate designs using internal tools.
- Assignments require the investigation of a number of variables.
- Answer technical questions from sales team, internal employees or customers.
- Assist in troubleshooting service issues in the field with technical documentation.
- Ability to communicate the technical aspects of the equipment being sold or worked on, at any level.
- Works closely with Sales, Parts, Service and Billing in total project assistance from quoting to invoice.
- Read and understand wiring and P&I diagrams.
- Understand and apply knowledge of how instrumentation is used in a process
- Communicate with engineers and contractors regularly to ensure product applications are understood.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications and Education Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.Pumps and piping systems experienceMinimum 3-5 years of experience.Preferred Skills
Technical knowledge of hydronic systems (design, engineering, etc.)Technical knowledge of boiler systems (design, engineering, etc.)Extensive knowledge of Microsoft OfficeAbility to maneuver through different computer software programsEfficientOrganizedGood communication skillsAbility to multi-taskMust have a can / will attitudeProblem solving skillsWillingness to adapt to changeAbility to self-direct and work independentlyInitiativeMust possess a strong desire to learnAbility to travel as required (Knowledge of CRM softwareEthical conductAdditional Notes
Travel for training may be required.This job operates in a professional office environment.Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.Conform with all safety rules. Safety training is required for all positions.Excellent attendance required.This opportunity offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), 401k, generous health benefits, in-house and factory training with future advancement opportunities.