MAAG Americas, a division of Dover Corporation seeks to hire an Applications Engineer for the Polymer Pump product located in a MAAG office in Kent Ohio, Eagle Rock Virginia or Charlotte North Carolina! Consisting of MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Maag Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger, AMN, Witte and Sikora– eight successful and well-experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, and filtration systems, and pulverizers we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements – not only for polymer applications but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. The foundation of our success is found in Maag’s core values: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Winning Through Customers</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Expectation for Results</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Respect and Value People</li> </ul> SUMMARY The Applications Engineer, Polymer Pumps is responsible for identifying and understanding complex applications to develop solutions which best meet the customer’s needs. As the technical expert they bridge the gap between sales, development, service and customers by offering unique perspectives and deep understanding of mechanics, polymer science, and operational goals. With an innovative and collaborative spirit, they work with cross functional teams to optimize solutions, provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure successful product integration and information retention. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Maintain expert level of product and application knowledge</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Collaborate with customers and internal teams on project application engineering and project management including quoting, configuring customer systems, and managing project timelines and communication.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Partner with other teams, including engineering, service, quality, and supply chain, to drive project technical success</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Resolve internal and external technical support requests or issues related to product selection, application, specification, installation, etc.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Support the resolution of infield customer complaints via process optimization or new technology implementation</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Listen, understand and convey customer requirements to internal teams</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Support new product development and existing product improvement projects </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Evaluate and recommend new equipment and technologies to enhance existing processes</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Develop tools and/or guidelines to support internal teams’ ability to identify and correctly address design risks for complex applications</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Plan and/or facilitate technical training for customers from C-suit to operators to support customer education and outside sales</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Initiate, plan, and support execution of customer driven or investigative lab trials</li> </ul> QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. REQUIREMENTS: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field (Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer), or an Associate Degree in Engineering with 7 years relevant work experience in a technical discipline in lieu of a four-year degree</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Project Management experience with external customers</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience in the use of CAD software, preferably SolidWorks</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Understanding of manufacturing processes including but not limited to: machining, welding, hard facing/cladding/coating, heat treating</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Mechanical or electrical design background</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Proficiency with CRM/Database tools</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Skilled in use of Microsoft Office software, especially Power point, Word and Excel</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 32.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Able and willing to travel 25% or more, especially during first year of training</li> </ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing regular duties at work the employee will be required to stand, sit and move about freely in a manufacturing environment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will be exposed to both a standard office and manufacturing environment. This role will require travel 25% or more. #LI-RL1 #LI-Onsite #SWE We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. Job Function : Engineering; Customer Service; Manufacturing & Operations; Project & Program Management; Sales

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