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Application Engineer
Columbus McKinnon. Work on complex projects and perform complete estimates from quote inquiries through final proposals .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in estimating complex projects, including the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, and a solid understanding of metal fabrication and machining processes. Proficient in providing detailed proposals and application assistance while maintaining strong communication with customers and engineering teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Estimating ExperienceEngineering Drawing InterpretationMetal Fabrication KnowledgeERP And CRM Systems ProficiencyExcellent Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
EstimatingEngineering Drawing InterpretationMetal FabricationWelding ProcessesMachining ProcessesCostingAutomation KnowledgeConveyance Knowledge
Soft Skills
Strong Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailTeam-Player Orientation
Tools & Technologies
SolidWorksSalesforceAutoCADMicrosoft Office
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree In Related Field
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work on complex projects and perform complete estimates from quote inquiries through final proposals
- Understand scopes of work, resolve project clarifications, and provide structured, detailed estimates
- Conceptualize, create, and price complex projects and proposals for intelligent motion solutions
- Edit drawings or collaborate with engineering to edit drawings as necessary
- Communicate with customers to gather design needs and preferences
- Provide customers and distributors with application assistance and guidance by email and phone
- Provide pre-sale recommendations and occasional aftermarket consulting
- Provide engineering with detailed scopes of work after proposal approval
- Archive finished proposals for future reference
- Work with production associates to observe and test products
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of estimating experience preferred
- Or 5+ years of estimating experience
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Background using ERP and CRM systems, preferably SolidWorks, Salesforce, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
- Advanced mechanical aptitude
- Solid understanding of metal fabrication, welding, machining processes, and costing
- Knowledge of automation and/or conveyance
- Ability to think abstractly to deal with ambiguous/undefined problems
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team-player orientation
Benefits
Comp & perks- Free coffee daily
- 11 paid holidays
- Vacation and paid sick time
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, effective day 1
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Disability insurance
- Dress for your day