Application Engineer I - Mechanical Seals na A.W. Chesterton Company

Responsible for the application of Chesterton mechanical seals to include specification of chemically resistant materials and determination of dimensional and operational suitability. Provides technical support via telephone and/or telefax. Prepares technical documentation to sales force, customers and OEM's as required. Generates and/or recommends engineering changes and designs based on customer requirements. Provides certified products documentation to the quality assurance area, customers and specialists. Some travel may be required.

Job Model:  Hybrid

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

·        Provides technical support via telephone and/or telefax to internal and external customers regarding the application of Chesterton mechanical seals. Travels in the field as needed to meet and service individual customer's needs.

·        Analyzes failed seals to provide written description of damage and makes recommendations for corrective action.

·        Specifies environmental controls as required.

·        Provides technical documentation to field sales force, customers and OEM's as required.

·        Maintains telefax, telephone and seal failure analysis logs.

·        Enters technical information into databases and prepares various reports as requested by inside sales and engineering.

·        Interacts with certified products account executives.

·        Works under general supervision. Follows established procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.

·        Deals with emergency situations, using sound and logical thinking in choosing a particular course of action.

·        Limited travel required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·        Strong interpersonal, telephone, written and verbal communication skills

·        Strong analytical and technical skills.

·        Strong problem solving skills and ability to troubleshoot.

·        Ability to interact professionally in an interdisciplinary technical team.

·        Strong customer service skills.

·        Multi-tasking ability.

·        Ability to travel.

·        B.S. Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering

·        1-3 years related experience

·        Hazardous Materials Training 

·        Ability to write reports and assist with presentations.

·        Ability to conduct research analysis.

·        Ability to deal with emergency situations, using sound and logical thinking in choosing a particular course of action.

·        Ability to effectively deal with agitated customers, vendors, or employees.

·        Computer skills including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and database management.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.; computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. This job may require occasional travel and visits to industrial sites where applicable hazard training and PPE will need to be implemented. Exposure to high levels of noise and temperature may exist at customer sites during visits.

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Targeted pay range: $75,000 - $76,000/yr. depending on experience

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ( $75,000 - $76,000/yr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer  M/F/V/D

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