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Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

Inside Sales and Application Engineer

Pre-Sales Solution EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKorschenbroich, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a comparable technical field, or technical vocational training with relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in technical sales, application engineering, proposal engineering, or a comparable customer-focused technical role.
  • Knowledge of industrial valves, especially isolation, control, and safety valves.
  • Experience with technical specifications, datasheets, EN 10204 3.1/3.2 material inspection certificates, and relevant standards and regulations.
  • Knowledge of certification requirements and directives such as PED, TA-Luft, ATEX, and SIL.
  • A sound understanding of valve sizing and configuration for pressure, temperature, media, and material selection.
  • Experience selecting and applying pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic actuators.
  • Very good spoken and written German and English.
  • Basic knowledge of costing, pricing, and commercial contract terms.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits and award discussions.

Responsibilities

  • Review and assess customer specifications in collaboration with internal departments.
  • Select and size appropriate valve solutions based on pressure, temperature, media, and material requirements.
  • Develop customer-specific solutions with engineering teams when standard products do not fully meet requirements.
  • Perform valve calculations and configurations according to process conditions.
  • Define required technical documentation, including drawings, material inspection certificates, datasheets, and certificates.
  • Determine and compile the documents required for proposals.
  • Prepare material inquiries and support cost estimation.
  • Consolidate and assess relevant technical and commercial information for proposal preparation.
  • Coordinate actuator inquiries with relevant departments and contribute to their technical assessment.
  • Prepare complete, high-quality proposal documentation.
  • Develop commercial proposals including pricing, delivery times, contract terms, and Incoterms.
  • Conduct technical discussions with customers by telephone, video conference, or in person.
  • Participate as the technical contact in tenders, award discussions, and customer meetings.
  • Ensure complete project documentation and hand over relevant documents to customers and Order Management after an order is placed.
  • Work closely with Order Management and order processing throughout each project.
  • Support engineering teams during order processing by clarifying technical questions, coordinating changes, and ensuring documentation requirements are met.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in power generation, nuclear technology, chemicals, the process industry, or valve manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of customer-specific and project-based technical solutions.
  • Experience working with international customers and global teams.
  • Additional foreign-language skills beyond German and English.
  • Experience with ERP, CRM, or proposal management systems.
  • Knowledge of project execution processes and the full order lifecycle.

About the Company

Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

Emerson Electric builds automation equipment and software for organizations that operate factories, utilities, and industrial facilities. Its instruments measure conditions such as pressure and flow, while valves, controllers, and software help operators regulate processes and track equipment performance. DeltaV manages industrial control systems, and the company also develops test and measurement tools used to validate electronic products. Customers pay for equipment, software licenses, and services that support installation, maintenance, and operation across a plant's life. Emerson was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, in the St. Louis area.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Clayton, MO
Founded
1890

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