Applications Engineer – Milpitas, CA

Background

PSI Water Technologies, Inc. (PSI), a UGSI Solutions, Inc. subsidiary, is a leader in water disinfection technologies for municipal clients. UGSI Solutions, Inc., through its various operating subsidiaries, is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing companies in the water infrastructure market, with a portfolio of proprietary and patented technologies targeting water and wastewater treatment, including on-site hypochlorite generation equipment, polymer activation systems, chemical feed systems, and potable water mixing and treatment systems.

Inspired by nature and backed by science, PSI energy-efficient technologies deliver innovative water quality solutions to safeguard drinking water for municipalities and the communities they serve.

Applications Engineer

The Applications Engineer will provide process applications engineering and sales support to the Sales team. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a customer-centric personality, strong communication skills, and MS Office proficiency. A preference will be provided to those that have been directly involved in developing technical support for similar product lines in the municipal or industrial market and have had sales and business development experience with other closely related technologies. This is a full-time position based at PSI’s Milpitas, California facility. The Applications Engineer reports to the Applications Engineering Manager.

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should be creative collaborators who want to make a difference in their clients’ and coworkers’ lives, disrupters, status-quo challengers, and imaginative thinkers willing to go the extra mile to outdo the norm and be the best.

Applicants should have particular skills and experiences, including:

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in mechanical, civil, chemical or environmental engineering or related degree;
• Two to five years’ engineering experience in a technical role or similar field;
• Ability to work well with others with minimal supervision;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent technical writing skills and strong written and verbal communication skills; and
• 2D CAD design experience (AutoCAD or SolidWorks).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in applications or a sales support role that included bidding and selling capital equipment;
• Experience or knowledge of water disinfection and mixing technology, especially equipment sizing;
• Identify and define system design requirements;
• Experience in mechanical design; and
• Experience with customer relationship management software (Salesforce).

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for long periods of time;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus; and
• Ability to look at computer monitors for much of the workday.

Work Environment:

• Approximately 75% Office; and
• Approximately 25% Light Industrial - May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, chemicals, and industrial facilities. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.

What You’ll Do

• Work directly with the sales team to provide engineering design support for disinfection and mixing equipment based on customer needs, technical resources, design specifications, and budgetary constraints;
• Develop proposals including design basis, specifications, drawings and pricing;
• Prepare detailed material and labor cost estimates for design and supply of equipment per written specifications;
• Develop proposals, including process descriptions, work scopes, equipment lists, performance guarantees, technical and commercial clarifications and exceptions to the bid documents, and system pricing, in order to fulfill the requirements of customer specifications;
• Prepare Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and General Arrangements (GAs) for equipment layout using CAD software;
• Assess process risk, review warranty requirements and prepare recommendations to management for approval;
• Maintain accurate records of proposals, quotes, contacts, and correspondences in company database;

• Collaborate with the R&D team on special projects to develop and evaluate new processes and technologies;
• Work with the engineering team to design new components and generate manufacturing drawings;
• Update manufacturing documentation and procedures by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; and conferring with equipment vendors;
• Assist with projects by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators; and
• Develop and maintain Operation and Maintenance manuals for new and existing product lines; detail step by step operations and troubleshooting guides.

What You Can Expect

This position is exempt. Compensation is dependent on experience and skill level. Benefits package and incentives are provided.

UGSI Solutions, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers supporting workforce diversity - M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their gender identity or expression, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or medical condition.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position supports The PSI Water Technology facility at 550 Sycamore Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035.

The UGSI Solutions, Inc. California Employee Privacy Notice is available at https://ugsicorp.com/PrivacyNotice/CA-Privacy-Policy.pdf.

Wonderbench is partnering with PSI Water Technologies to recruit for this position. We will evaluate applicants relative to the requirements. Additionally, we will use an assessment and video interview to assess job fit and qualifications. PSI Water Technologies will contact only those applicants who best meet the criteria for an interview. Wonderbench will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.

ABOUT PSI Water Technologies, Inc.
PSI Water Technologies, Inc. (PSI), a UGSI Solutions, Inc. subsidiary, is a leader in water disinfection technologies for municipal clients. UGSI Solutions, Inc., through its various operating subsidiaries, is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing companies in the water infrastructure market, with a portfolio of proprietary and patented technologies targeting water and wastewater treatment, including on-site hypochlorite generation equipment, polymer activation systems, chemical feed systems, and potable water mixing and treatment systems.

Inspired by nature and backed by science, PSI energy-efficient technologies deliver innovative water quality solutions to safeguard drinking water for municipalities and the communities they serve.

To learn more, visit ugsicorp.com.

ABOUT WONDERBENCH
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