Application Engineer

Why you'll love working for Caltrol :

Caltrol is recognized as a leading provider of automation including process control solutions, valves, instrumentation, and reliability. Caltrol takes great pride in the quality of our employees, products, and services we represent.

Caltrol is an employee-owned company headquartered in Las Vegas with offices across 4 states (CA, AZ, HI) and one outside the U.S. As an owner, you will be part of an essential and meaningful organization. You’ll find the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions with prospects for career growth and satisfaction. You will work in a team driven culture with talented managers and inspiring coworkers to support you.

What you'll be doing :

• Size, select, and engineer process valves, actuators, and instrumentation to address customer applications.
• Gather information from customers and teammates to determine the best technical and commercial solution for each opportunity.
• Regularly interact with customers, providing exceptional service and establishing long term mutually beneficial relationships.
• Develop technical expertise about Caltrol solutions that brings value to Caltrol stakeholders.
• Support internal customers (Account Managers, Order Management, Accounting, Shop) to provide support and efficient execution of customer orders.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts, Account Managers and Business Unit Leaders on key opportunities to determine Caltrol’s scope and sales strategy.
• Maintain positive and productive relationships with Caltrol’s principal suppliers.
• Follow up on quotations, demonstrating an ability to close sales. This may include some negotiations regarding price and / or timeframes without management involvement.
• Participate in the training, onboarding, and mentorship of Caltrol employees.
• Act as a Caltrol product, industry, or application champion displaying thought leadership and proactive training and support.
• Participate in Caltrol’s After Hours customer support program.

What we’re looking for :

Hiring Range :

The hiring range for this position is $90k-$130k annually plus Quarterly Profit Sharing. This is the base pay scale range Caltrol reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary based on geographic region, skills, qualifications, and experience of the candidate along with the requirements of the position. In addition, you will receive a company performance bonus structured to match the thrill of your success stories.

What we offer :

Work Environment / Work Schedule :

Monday-Friday. Standard business hours. This position is eligible for Caltrol’s hybrid work program allowing remote work for up to two days per week. Application Engineers will be on call occasionally outside of standard business hours as scheduled by the After-Hours program manager, which may require coming into the office and / or working remotely to resolve customer issues.

Physical Demands :

This job will require significant amounts of sitting. A standing desk may be available if accommodations are required. This job requires the use of a computer and a telephone.

Travel :

Less than 20% of the job involves travel; most travel will occur within the Caltrol territory, including local, AZ, CA, NV, and HI. Travel will typically not require overnight stays.

Other Duties :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Caltrol is deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to perform to their fullest potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Reasonable accommodation is available for candidates with disabilities, ensuring they can effectively perform essential job functions.

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