Application Engineer

JBT Marel

Applications Engineer supporting technical sales and proposals for JBT Marel’s food and beverage processing technology. Developing customer solutions, estimates, technical presentations, and product roadmaps while supporting sales growth.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeOhio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sales support, including the ability to develop proposals, present technical solutions, and collaborate across teams to drive revenue growth. Proficient in interpreting technical documents and applying engineering knowledge to meet customer needs in the food, dairy, and beverage sectors.

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Technical Sales SupportProposal DevelopmentP&ID and Blueprint InterpretationCustomer Relationship ManagementMarket Intelligence Gathering

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeTechnical Sales ExperienceProposal DevelopmentP&ID UnderstandingBlueprint ReadingProcess Flow Data AnalysisCost EstimationTechnical Presentation SkillsSales Opportunity AnalysisTechnical Specification Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingCustomer ServiceCommunicationTeam Coordination

Industry Keywords

Food Process SystemsDairy Process SystemsBeverage Process SystemsManufacturingEngineeringSales ProcessMarket FeedbackRevenue GrowthTechnical RoadmapsProof of Concept

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Director Product Line
Provide technical sales support by working with customers to define scope of work and understand their needs versus wants
Represent Bevcorp’s portfolio and support JBT Marel’s broader product and service portfolio
Present technical presentations outlining Bevcorp’s capabilities
Apply technical knowledge to help secure sales opportunities through final customer acceptance
Develop cost estimates and project proposals
Collaborate with sales on future project opportunities, quote activity, probability-of-success estimates, and sales opportunity status
Obtain market intelligence and customer feedback to improve estimating, sales, and marketing processes
Coordinate with procurement, engineering/design, manufacturing, and installation estimating teams throughout the pre-sale process
Resolve customers’ technical concerns with support from team members and departments
Collaborate with the product line team to develop technical roadmaps supporting current and new markets and revenue growth
Serve as a Product Proof of Concept engineer during periods of low sales-support demand

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar degree with technical experience
2+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, marketing, or technical sales
Experience with food, dairy, and beverage process systems
Ability to read, develop, and understand P&IDs, blueprints, process flow data, and similar technical documents
Ability to develop and review technical written specifications
Experience developing proposals and presenting technical solutions as part of the sales process
Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Family leave
Vision coverage
Matched 401(k) plan
Benefits available on day 1 of employment
Development and growth opportunities
Inclusive team culture
Reasonable accommodations during the application process