Lead Engineer – Customer Application Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise during the pre‑ITO (requisition) and ITO phases, supporting bid development in close collaboration with commercial teams
• Analyze customer technical and commercial requirements and translate them into optimized engineering solutions, including product configuration, scope definition, schedules, industrial schemes, and cost estimates
• Perform technical calculations and analyses related to plant, system, and equipment performance, efficiency, and economics
• Develop and document technical specifications, performance assumptions, and costing elements to support contract execution and downstream engineering activities
• Support order‑to‑remittance (OTR) activities by customizing products and solutions to meet specific customer and project requirements
• Apply in‑depth market and application knowledge to strengthen value propositions and support competitive bid strategies
• Serve as a technical reference and quality resource within the discipline, continuously building specialized knowledge and staying informed on the latest technical developments
• Contribute to the development and application of best practices, technical standards, and engineering policies within the area of responsibility
• Use engineering judgment and data analysis to solve moderately complex technical, operational, or product challenges and recommend effective solutions
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, technology, and commercial functions, using multiple internal and selected external information sources
• Act as a mentor and technical resource for less experienced engineers; may lead small to medium projects with moderate risk and complexity
• Communicate complex or sensitive technical topics clearly and effectively, building alignment and consensus with internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience in Engineering, Technology, or Customer Application Engineering roles
• Strong technical background with the ability to develop, evaluate, and optimize engineered solutions
• Education level comparable to a Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or a high school diploma with extensive relevant experience
• Fluent in English

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems and develop practical, data‑driven solutions
• Experience leading or contributing to technical programs or projects
• Ability to document, plan, and execute technical and engineering activities effectively
• Established project management skills and a structured approach to work