Applications Engineer

BUILT TO CONNECT Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt, road building and aggregate processing equipment.

Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve.

Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

Yankton, SD ABOUT THE POSITION The Applications Engineer will perform the necessary work to size, layout, cost, propose and audit performance of material processing systems for customers in the aggregate, mining, industrial and recycling markets within the Materials Solutions (MS) Group.

Key Deliverables

• Review and respond to RFQ/RFP documents with respect to application requirements, equipment sizing/selection, performance guarantees, commercial terms, etc.
• Manage sales opportunities involving MS Group products from inquiry to proposal to in-house management to post sale follow-up.
• Development of process flow diagrams and equipment layout drawings for aggregate processing plants and development of standard and non-standard equipment quotations.
• Advise internal and external customers on the proper selection, application, and operation of MS Group products.
• Assist equipment sales, parts sales, marketing, product management, engineering, and service departments with the development of various deliverables as required.

• Gather and evaluate the necessary information required to determine proper equipment selection and operational parameters.
• Collaborate with the product management, engineering, and manufacturing personnel to develop non-standard equipment configurations, costing and quotation development.
• Document all activities relative to each sales opportunity as necessary to ensure clear communication exists between all involved parties.