Application Engineer

About the Role

The Applications Engineer 2 evaluates customer requirements, develops equipment configurations, and prepares accurate quotations for nVenia’s product lines. This role works closely with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, Production, and Supply Chain to develop solutions that meet customer needs and ensure accurate project costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer RFQs, specifications, and sales requests to determine equipment requirements and identify appropriate solutions.
• Develop equipment configurations and conceptual layouts using AutoCAD to meet customer specifications, space requirements, and production rates.
• Validate proposed equipment concepts with Engineering and other internal teams.
• Prepare accurate quotations and professional proposal documents for multiple product lines.
• Estimate project costs using historical data and input from Production, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Engineering.
• Collaborate with Sales to develop solutions that meet customer requirements and highlight nVenia’s equipment capabilities.
• Support project kickoffs by communicating quoted configurations and customer requirements to Engineering.
• Provide technical support to Field Sales, including customer visits and travel as needed.
• Develop a strong understanding of nVenia’s equipment across multiple product lines, including capabilities, applications, and configurations.

Position Specific Competencies

• Critical and Creative Thinker
• Complex problem solver
• Self-Management
• Communication skills – written and verbal
• Teamwork – work effectively with different departments and customers
• Strong organizational skills
• Technical Aptitude
• Solid understanding of multiple nVenia product lines

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes
• Knowledge and experience in the packaging and/or automation industry a plus
• Applications Engineering, Sales Engineering industries in an Engineering capacity (design and/or quoting) required
• Sales engineering background a plus
• Technical writing experience preferred
• Experience in AutoCAD, proficiency in Word and Excel

Benefits

nVenia offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax law
• Paid life insurance and disability insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Optional coverages: Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Educational Assistance reimbursement
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays annually