Product Application Specialist/Engineer (Mechanical)

Who We Are - Thermon

Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.

Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.

We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work.

The Role

The Application Specialist/Engineer will be responsible for Engineered Products sales activities related to triaging and prioritizing incoming RFQ, conceptualization, sizing, costing, and proposal generation of industrial process heating and related equipment. Ideal candidate will have a focus in mechanical engineering, with experiences in process and electrical engineering systems or have the capability and desire to self-train in a fast pace environment.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Review of specifications and documents from request for quotations (RFQ's) of engineered systems involving electric heating, and process systems.
• Develop conceptual design of engineered products and systems pertaining to RFQs.
• Develop cost estimates and prepare proposals based upon conceptual design of engineered systems and/or applications pertaining to RFQs.
• Evaluate processes and designs for proposed modifications, improvements, and alternate solutions as required by clients or internal departments.
• Meetings with clients for technical clarifications and/or presentations pertaining to RFQs, current projects, or general Thermon product offerings.
• Interface with other departments within the organization such as Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to conceptualize designs and establish realistic delivery expectations when preparing proposals.

Key Characteristics, Competences and Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiations skills, both written and verbal, especially technical content
• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong ability to mange one's own time, planning and organizing several requests simultaneously
• Work effectively in a team environment, providing input and feedback in a helpful and constructive manner.
• Self-motivated, flexible, proactive, and committed.
• Good knowledge of standard manufacturing processes.
• Ability to identify potential problems and resolve problems diplomatically.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to give effective presentations to general or specific audiences, internal and external,and write convincing proposals and reports.
• An appreciation of wider business demands.

Knowledge and Experience

• University degree at bachelor's level as a minimum. Mechanical Engineering degree or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial process industry. Oil and gas, petrochemical, or power generation is desired.
• Working knowledge with ASME BPVC is necessary. Experience with one or more electrical product/equipment certification such as UL, CSA, IEC, and ATEX is desired. Experience with other international certification requirement such as SELO, KOSHA/KGS, and TR CU is an asset.
• Working knowledge with industrial electrical design, instrumentation and controls.
• Working knowledge with hazardous location equipment certification is an asset.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Regular Activities

• Extended periods sitting at desk

Occasional Activities

• Extended periods standing

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