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Position Summary:
The Application Engineer provides comprehensive sales and technical support for both original equipment and after-market products leveraging technical, organizational, and customer knowledge, the role supports domestic, international, and inter-company sales efforts by influencing customers and assisting them in applying Facet's products and services to their needs. The ideal candidate will design and propose technical equipment solutions that align with clients' technical requirements, international standards, and Facet's legacy of technical excellence, ensuring ideal user solutions.
Role Responsibilities:
- Analyze EPC or refinery specifications to size and design equipment, determine material requirements, and assess the cost implications and develop and present detailed quotations that highlight the value and competitive edge of Facet equipment.
- Interpret and apply industry standards (ASME, ISO, API, SAE, EI, etc.), customer specifications, and project requirements.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates and maintain a systematic approach to quote and project files.
- Collaborate with manufacturing vendors to ensure precise cost details, utilize and maintain Salesforce for managing quotes, opportunities, and sales data in collaboration with the sales team.
- Support Regional Sales Managers, Business Development Managers, and Customer Service teams with technical expertise stay updated on all products within Facet's portfolio and modify existing designs for new applications.
- Determine optimal equipment sizing based on customer applications and specifications.
- Promote and suggest methods for increasing sales of Facet products to customers and distributors provide technical support to distributors, engineering firms, and end-users.
- Interface with production planning and drafting teams to deliver accurate lead times and project schedules.
- Ensure timely and professional responses to both internal and external stakeholders, maintain and improve margins for capital equipment sales by implementing innovative and cost-effective solutions explore new opportunities and contribute to Facet's growth by promoting technical solutions to enhance customer value.
Travel: up to 50%
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field OR equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of applied industry experience, with expertise in pressure vessels, piping, and the design/manufacture of pressure equipment.
- Experience in the marine and/or power generation industry
- Familiarity with filtration and separation processes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D design software.
- Knowledge of welding and fabrication processes involving metals, piping, fittings, and materials.
- Strong project management skills with a focus on multi-tasking and prioritization.
Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:
• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.)
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of applied industry experience
- Expertise in pressure vessels, piping, and the design or manufacture of pressure equipment
- Experience in the marine and/or power generation industry
- Familiarity with filtration and separation processes
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D design software
- Knowledge of welding and fabrication processes involving metals, piping, fittings, and materials
- Strong project management skills with multitasking and prioritization ability
- Currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Donaldson Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Donaldson Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Donaldson Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs like a 401(k) match, profit-sharing, and an employee stock purchase plan are positioned as meaningful components of total compensation. Company materials consistently frame retirement benefits within a broader Total Rewards offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program with mental‑health resources create a comprehensive health and wellbeing package. Healthcare is often characterized as decent and a core strength of the overall offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave are explicitly included, alongside other company‑paid leaves such as bereavement, jury duty, and military leave. Some locations highlight multi‑week PTO from the first year, underscoring breadth of leave options.
Donaldson Company Insights
What We Do
Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.
