Systems Applications & Proposals Engineer - Middle East

The mission of this role is to establish and provide an Applications and Proposals function within the Middle East Region. Working closely and collaboratively with the global systems teams and the local customer centre you will Lead and support the vacuum systems quotation process by developing technically and commercially sound solutions that meet customers' specific requirements. This includes prioritizing requests, providing accurate cost estimates, creating customized quotes and specifications for engineered solutions and working closely with various departments and customers to deliver innovative, efficient and profitable systems.

You will also support all technical requirements and deliverables for contracts. The scope will be to provide direct support for contracts executed directly by the Process Vacuum business and to provide support to peripheral activities including but not limited to proposals, aftersales support, testing, engineering change, research and development, training and sales.

Proposals

• Consulting sales and customer in consideration of customer's applicatio
• Vacuum and Process calculation according to customer-specific process requirements
• Selection of suitable vacuum technology and product combination
• Cost estimation and price recommendation
• Using company processes to ensure the quality of proposal
• Creating technical and commercial proposals. If necessary, generate technical support documentation, such as process and instrument diagrams (P&ID) or process flow diagrams (PFD), Clarification and Deviation lists (C&D), preliminary inspection and test plans (ITP)

Participating in technical clarification meetings and contract negotiations with the customer

Order execution

• Process design for process vacuum contracts
• Issue of design information to contracts department to enable execution of order
• Approval of technical drawings and documents relating to the execution of orders
  Participate in Contract Safety Review Proces
• Support aftersales activities relating to spares, replacements, site support work, training, customer meetings (external and internal) warranty claims and fault diagnosis
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT). Support Site Acceptance Testin
• Ensure designs conform to required Standards and Directive

Technical Support and Training

• Coordinating between Customer Centers (CCs) and Product Centers (PCs
• Collaborating with departments such as Legal, Risk Management, Application Support, Business Development, Design, Project and Product Managemen
• Interacting with Key Account Managers, Sales Engineers, and customer
• Participating in technical clarification meetings and contract negotiations

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• A diploma/degree qualification in Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering

• A knowledge of process design within the process sector is preferred. Knowledge of process vacuum technology and heat exchanger design would be advantageous but not mandatory.

• A knowledge of working with engineering contractors would be advantageous.

• Knowledge and working experience of international design standards and codes.
• Ability to travel and communicate effectively with internal and external customers on a professional level.
• A proven ability to manage complex engineering tasks – a strong understanding of delivering engineered solutions, to specification and on budget and on time

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Middle East

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Sally Harb