Application Engineer

Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries.

Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world.

Kurita's corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony

Job Title: Application Engineer

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN

Comp: $70,000/year

The Application Engineer will support the Engineering Team by preparing project documentation related to process and equipment design to support the project team. They are required to act as a technical expert for internal and external customers on engineering related items. The Application Engineer will act as the sales liaison for the Engineering & Equipment (E&E) Division both domestically and internationally by displaying Kurita America E&E technological capabilities via the use of pilot scale water treatment plants deployed in the field.

Reviews Sales proposals, estimates, quotes, customer plans and specifications to establish project requirements and supports the project design process
• Selects/sizes main system components such as pumps, valves and meters
• Provides process review including water chemistry, hydraulic and instrumentation perspective for system troubleshooting support, customer communication, and corrective action with some oversight
• Reviews and approves Process and Instrumentation Diagrams and General Arrangement Drawings
• Provides engineering calculations as required.
• Ensure manufactured equipment conforms to project requirements.
• Assist Purchasing with the qualification process for new suppliers to expand Kurita America's equipment capabilities.
• Assist in the development of new standard product offerings; perform material and labor cost analysis for standard product line deviation
• Develop and maintain technical product line expertise for system and literature integration as well as employee or client training purposes
• Assist with process piloting - development of sales and process/procedural documents, operation of pilot studies and reporting.

• Bachelor of Science degree in technical program, engineering related field preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead design focused teams
• Strong organization and prioritization skills focused on meeting business objectives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Registration as a Professional Engineer, or ability to attain registration

Physical and Mental requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, ascend, and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and industrial equipment, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or controls
• Must be able to have manual dexterity to operate equipment and tools required on the job.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and ability to adjust focus