Product Application Engineer

Applications Engineer, Site Sales

KREBS Pumps, Cyclones, and Valves

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who wants to enter the mining industry as a part of our Applications Engineering Program in our KREBS Pumps, Cyclones, and Valves Products Group. Successful applicants will undergo a structured two-year training program under our global product experts with a target of developing technical sales, technical support, and product management abilities. Upon completion of program, employees will challenge in front of panel for promotion, and if successful, will immediately join our PCV Site Sales team.

About the role

The Applications Engineer, Site Sales role is an entry level position in which successful candidates undergo a two-year training program under the Pumps, Cyclones, and Valves Products team to learn all aspects of sales and technical support. This includes evaluating applications to select proper equipment, troubleshooting, and performing basic system calculations. Applications Engineers will also mentor under current PCV Sales team members, learning about customer intimacy and helping provide solutions. The end goal of the program is to develop the next generation of PCV Sales.

About the department

Applications Engineers for KREBS Pumps, Cyclones, and Valves work in the Products department for some of the highest revenue earning product lines within FLSmidth. The department leads all strategy and technical support for these three products. Responsibilities include inventory, pricing, and margin strategy, driving product developments including guidance and rollout, product technical expertise, general marketing support, and much more.

After successful completion of program and promotion, you will join our PCV Sales team, where your new responsibilities will be to support our existing installation base, increase market share in core markets, and grow new market opportunities.

We know you have a life outside of work which is why we offer a range of benefits that allow you to plan your life accordingly. We therefore endeavor to promote a lifestyle that meets your individual needs while also enabling you to be fully engaged at work.

You will (your responsibilities) :

• Travel with PCV sales to local sites (about once every two weeks), learning site visit protocol, product expertise, and customer intimacy.
• Provide product technical support to sales and customers around the globe both onsite and online. This includes product sizing, troubleshooting, wear life analysis, and condition monitoring reports.
• Learn RFQ and proposal submittal process by being lead agent on at least 5 major projects.
• Complete rotation in our PCV lab, learning about equipment testing, sampling, and reporting.
• Learn to be comfortable presenting in front of large groups of internal and customer audiences with a target of mastering expert level product training courses and being able to communicate our product benefits.
• Complete training on and learn various sales tools and internal processes.
• Complete all key performance indicators (KPIs) in order to complete program and join PCV Site Sales team as permanent member.

You have (Your qualifications) :

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply – the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.

Build a better world

FLSmidth helps build societies all over the world by contributing to the infrastructure needed for global economic growth. It is a big responsibility, and we are committed to driving productivity while minimising environmental impact. To achieve this, your skills, your curiosity, and your drive for change are important. Together, we create a collaborative, safe and supportive environment in which to discover ways to build a better future.

About FLSmidth

FLSmidth is an international engineering company with an annual turnover of approx. EUR 2.7 bn. We are the world’s leading supplier of plants, machinery, services and spare parts to the cement and minerals industries. To maintain our market-leading position, we invest massively in technological innovation, R&D and training of our 11,900 employees worldwide. For further information on FLSmidth business and services, visit www.Flsmidth.Com.