Application Engineer

Bepex International LLC seeks an on-site Application Engineer in Minneapolis, MN to lead technical process activities for pilot tests and the design of custom capital process equipment and systems from sale through start-up.

Responsibilities

• Determine testing design settings by applying product quality requirements, process design criteria, and customer specifications.
• Serve as the technical lead for pilot test design, documentation, and execution to ensure quality outcomes.
• Coordinate shipping details for pilot test materials among the Process Development Center, logistics, and customers.
• Direct activities during testing to maintain schedule and quality standards.
• Prepare or review technical test reports and secure approvals as needed.
• Support domestic and international sales and marketing with strong customer service, clear communication, and technical information.
• Examine and interpret all technical and commercial documentation received at order entry.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and contribute to design reviews.
• Collaborate with the Process Controls team to develop process flow diagrams, simplified piping and instrumentation diagrams, and process control narratives.
• Generate technical documentation for project management as required.
• Review equipment drawing packages and participate in factory acceptance tests.
• Lead quality startups of installed equipment and systems.
• Coordinate review of customer specifications with other departments and help determine project costs.
• Obtain and review all technical vendor specifications.
• Act as the technical contact to select, inspect, and accept auxiliary equipment.
• Provide customer process support for installed equipment during field service projects.
• Lead resolution of customer complaints and warranty issues related to process problems as the customer champion.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Application Engineering or equivalent in custom capital process equipment and systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and effectively prioritize work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external customers, consultants, and suppliers.
• 3+ years of demonstrated problem solving experience.
• Two years of general computer skills.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Physical Requirements

• Work in both office environments and industrial process areas.
• Work at indoor and outdoor customer locations as needed.
• Capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs in the pilot plant area.
• Work in classified hazardous areas with required protective equipment.
• Travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.

Compensation

• USD 70,000 - 90,000 per year

Application Questions

• This is an onsite position, do you understand?

Ability to Commute

• Minneapolis, MN 55413 (Required)

Willingness to Travel

• 50% (Required)

Work Location

• In person