Senior Applications Engineer

Milwaukee, WI

$95,000-110,000

The Senior Applications Engineer will focus on developing evaporation and crystallization process designs, engaging with clients, and driving engineering solutions that support sustainability and operational efficiency. The position requires expertise in process engineering, technical proposal development, and cost estimation, with a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration.

Senior Applications Engineer Responsibilities:

• Engage with clients to understand and define key process performance needs.
• Develop process designs incorporating evaporation and crystallization technology.
• Author technical proposals that communicate value propositions and define process performance.
• Prepare cost estimates for proposed equipment scope.
• Participate in client meetings as a technical expert.
• Create and deliver technical content to support business development initiatives.
• Participate in pilot testing programs for process validation.
• Complete engineering activities, including:
• Heat & material balances
• Process flow diagrams
• Piping & instrumentation diagrams
• Equipment sizing calculations
• Dimensional designs for pressure vessels and heat exchangers
• Plant equipment layout
• Collaborate with engineering teams during project execution, procurement, and start-up.
• Provide leadership to engineers on the application engineering team.
• Review process design work and cost estimates produced by engineers.

Senior Applications Engineer Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with evaporation and crystallization technology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Effective communication skills with a positive attitude.