Caterpillar Marine is seeking a Marine Application Engineer to provide technical support for the selling process of marine engine platforms, acting as a technical consultant and industry expert to dealers and the internal sales team. The role also involves supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and product development.
Requirements
- Experience with design and/or application of engine and/or generator products
- Marine industry or dealer power systems experience in a technical support role
- Understanding of Caterpillar engine product structure
- Pro/e and Teamcenter experience
- SAP experience
- Engine system experience such as working knowledge of cooling, lubrication, fuel, air and exhaust systems in stationary or marine applications
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise and pre-sales support for Caterpillar branded marine engines to our global dealer network and customers
- Work with various levels of industry partners, including dealers, shipyards, operators, and owners to successfully apply diesel engines in the many varied vessel applications
- Ensure a product’s technical specifications and capabilities are communicated to the sales force and to provide technical assistance as needed to enable the sale of Caterpillar products
- Serve as a subject matter expert to product development efforts by providing critical customer input on market requirements and working with the NPI team to optimize the product for the most cost-effective installation for our customers
- Develop and maintain application and installation manuals, price list creations/revisions, technical communications, preparing and conducting product and application training for dealers and end customers as well as assisting customers and dealers with complex or unique applications
Other
- Infrequent travel will be required globally to support specific sales opportunities, deliver dealer training, support industry trade shows, conduct installation audits, and troubleshoot field issues (pre delivery)
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
- This position requires working onsite five days a week.
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
