Applications Sales Engineer

About the role

Join a Growing Industrial Solutions Team
Dearing Compressor & Pump is seeking a motivated and technically driven Applications Engineer to join our Distributed Products team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining engineering, customer interaction, project coordination, and technical problem-solving in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineered solutions and proposals for compressed air, vacuum, blower, and chiller systems
• Size and select equipment based on customer applications and operating requirements
• Support customers and sales teams with technical recommendations and application guidance
• Create and manage orders within the company ERP system
• Issue vendor purchase orders and coordinate equipment procurement and delivery schedules
• Manage projects from quotation through shipment and customer delivery
• Perform onsite compressed air system studies using data logging equipment
• Analyze system performance data and develop customer reports with efficiency and energy-saving recommendations
• Present findings and recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, manufacturing, service, and supply chain teams
• Provide technical training and product support to internal teams and customers
• Participate in customer visits, plant audits, and industry trade shows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline preferred
• Experience in application engineering, industrial equipment, technical sales support, or a related field
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and customer interaction skills
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to interpret technical information and create professional reports and proposals
• Willingness to travel for customer visits and field support

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience:
• Experience with compressed air systems, vacuum systems, blowers, chillers, or industrial process equipment
• ERP system experience
• Salesforce CRM experience
• Experience performing industrial system audits or data analysis
• Familiarity with industrial manufacturing environments

Skills

• Technical problem-solving
• Customer interaction
• Project management
• Technical writing
• Interpreting technical information
• Collaboration
• Training and support
• Fieldwork

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO
• 401K Retirement Plan with a 4% Match
• Competitive Salary