Application Engineer

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Application Engineer to join our After Market team in La Spezia. This role is primarily focused on the technical aspects of projects involving centrifugal pumps and related buyout components such as mechanical seals, electric motors, turbines, lube oil systems, and gears. The Application Engineer will oversee technical alignment throughout the "quote to cash" process—from bidding to supplier order placement—ensuring that time and cost considerations are integrated into project success. Close collaboration with the Commercial Operations team is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Bidding Phase:
  • Analyze customer material requests and technical specifications.
  • Prepare technical specifications for buyout components.
  • Coordinate with Instrumentation and Control Engineers regarding instrumentation/control scope.
  • Compile and revise Technical Material Requisitions (TMR) for buyouts.
  • Align technically on buyout supplies and compile Technical Clarification Tables (TBE) and Technical Queries (TQ) in cooperation with organizational teams.
  • Create comments and deviations lists jointly with the Commercial Operations Team (COT).
  • Estimate costs for relevant equipment.
  • Manage technical risk analysis for projects.
  • Initiate and coordinate the executive phase of projects, including internal kickoff meetings and compliance with company procedures.
• Order Phase:
  • Verify purchase orders from customers against the latest offers in collaboration with inside and outside sales teams.
  • Support Technical Project Coordinators (TPC) during internal and customer kickoff meetings.
  • Finalize technical specifications leading to final TMRs for buyout equipment, including revisions.
  • Ensure technical alignment of buyout supplies for order execution.
  • Participate in technical progress meetings involving customers and suppliers, including kickoff meetings.
  • Manage change orders related to buyouts, highlighting commercial impacts to Project Managers (PM) and TPCs.
  • Provide support to field activities concerning relevant equipment when necessary.
  • Assist TPCs with project documentation, especially during initial submissions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both client-facing and internal.
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail and capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; SAP experience is advantageous.

About Our Company

We are committed to delivering innovative solutions within the mechanical systems sector. Our culture fosters collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. We value diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment where all employees can thrive professionally while contributing meaningfully to our mission of providing superior aftermarket services worldwide.

Benefits & Opportunities

• A dynamic work environment focused on professional growth and development.
• Opportunities to engage with cross-functional teams on complex projects globally.
• A competitive benefits package aligned with industry standards.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability status, or background. Our recruitment process ensures fairness and respect for all candidates.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

On mechanical systems, including but not limited to: Role tasks include but are not limited to: • Bidding phase o Customer MR and technical specification analysis o Technical specification preparation for the concerned buyout o Interaction with I&CE (Instrumentation and Control Engineer) for instrumentation / control extent o Buyout Technical Material Requisitions (TMR) compilation and subsequent revisions o Technical alignment of Buyout supplies as well as TBE (technical clarification tables) and TQ (technical queries) compilation along with other members i