Applications Engineer II

Busch Vacuum Solutions has direct hire remote opportunities at our Virginia Beach, VA location!

The primary objective of the Applications Engineer II is to develop technical solutions to clients' application requirements, and ensure those solutions are materialized during project execution. The Applications Engineer II will apply good engineering practices in designing systems to solve complex vacuum and over-pressure inquiries.

If you are a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with Systems Experience, looking to join an amazing company, apply now!

Qualified individuals should apply NOW for an opportunity to find out why Busch Vacuum Solutions is an amazing place to work!

SKILLS & ABILITIES

•Evaluate requests for quotation, obtain all missing information or date and resolve contradictory information

•Design proposed vacuum system to meet the customer's requirements, calculating gas flows, pressure drops and heat load requirements

•Select and specify all components that need to be quoted

•Prepare technical equipment specifications of the proposed vacuum system solution as per standard business practices

•Identify and take lead in specifying customized features and components that meet design scope and customer's requirements

•Interface with customer and field personnel, on the phone and in person, providing information on equipment operation and troubleshooting

•Check all pump and system orders for accuracy and agreement with the quotation

•Assist the Service Department, as requested, in establishing safe operating procedures and in resolving field problems

•Provide field sales and marketing with technical information, such as reports, charts, monograph, and calculations to aid in selling the Busch products

•Travel to clients in remote area as necessary to assist in obtaining information necessary for quote. 

•Take lead in managing the technical aspects of the system design process to meet customer expectations. This includes but is not limited to application knowledge, customer requirements, drawings and/or design compliance, system functionality and equipment testing

•Give prepared technical presentations, in house and in the field, to assist in marketing and training programs

•Assist Sales and Marketing, as requested, in the development of new markets and new market strategies

•Provide statistical information to maintain a company history of quotations and installed equipment

•Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics

•Ability to write reports, and legal documents

•Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

•Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical, financial and legal documents

•Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors to better understand the job objectives

•Must possess excellent technical aptitude with sound design and application knowledge about industrial systems (preferably from the vacuum industry)

•Ability to apply engineering concepts, calculate, design, quote and specify vacuum systems

•All other duties as assigned

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school)

Required Experience

Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience in vacuum pump/systems or related experience: Preferred

Computer Skills:

Proficient computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, Microsoft Suites (data base activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.) Familiar with Solid Works and AutoCAD software. Work in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.

Certifications & Licenses:

Valid driver's license must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch insurance standard

Required to maintain material handling certification throughout employment (i.e., forklift operators’ certificate)

Job Requirements

• Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
• Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE

Benefits & Opportunities

Busch Vacuum offers an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more! 

Opportunity for growth and advancement via on-the-job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company.  Busch values promoting from within!

Work Environment

• Moderately controlled manufacturing environment, moderate noise levels, fumes, and airborne particles, while working near moving mechanical parts.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Why work for Busch Vacuum?

As diverse and boundless as the world of vacuum is, so are the jobs and tasks at Busch. From machinist to manager, from mechanical engineering to marketing, from Maulburg to Montreal and Manassas to Milpitas. We welcome all talents, regardless of education, age, gender, or nationality; worldwide.