OEM Sales Application Engineer

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.

Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

OEM Sales Application Engineer I

The Sales Application Engineer is a key team member on our OEM sales team.  The SAE supports the selling process by providing technical expertise on Woodward products and solutions. The SAE assesses client needs, recommends appropriate products, and helps design custom solutions to meet specific customer requirements.  They also collaborate with internal engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless project delivery, prepare technical documentation and proposals, and address customer inquiries or troubleshooting requests.  They may conduct product demonstrations, training sessions, and stay updated on industry trends to offer informed guidance.  The ideal candidate will have industrial power generation experience. 

Estimated annual base pay: $65,000(minimum) - $84,000 (midpoint) - $104,000(maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
• Member referral bonus 
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible  Spending 
• Voluntary benefits, including:  
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Presentations: Prepare and deliver technical presentations to explain product features and benefits to potential customers.
• Resolve Technical Issues: Identifies and addresses standard technical problems using established procedures to minimize customer dissatisfaction and disruption. Serve as the primary technical resource for customers, providing expert consultation and developing solutions that address specific operational challenges.
• Support sales teams with technical presentations, proposal development, and competitive analysis to maximize revenue and customer wallet.
• Document Procedures and Solutions: Keeps accurate records of application configurations, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions for future reference.
• Provide User Support: Assists customers by responding to queries and offering technical guidance for existing products and applications.

Key Skills:

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with application software and related technical tools.
• Customer Service: Ability to effectively support and address customer inquiries and issues, seeking internal support and assistance as appropriate.
• Problem-Solving: Utilizing standard procedures to identify and resolve common technical problems.
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and instructions to team members and customers.
• Analytical Skills: Assessing data and application performance to inform decision making.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in application, configuration, and documentation retention.
• Time Management: Effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and project milestones.
• Team Collaboration: Working cooperatively with colleagues and senior engineers to achieve objectives.
• Learning Agility: Quickly adapting to new technologies and processes.
• Documentation Skills: Maintaining thorough and organized records of procedures, issues, and solutions. 

Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.