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Senior Application Engineer (Jiading - Shanghai)

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Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Application Engineer to provide advanced technical support, solution design, and project execution for industrial heating and thermal systems. This role bridges sales, engineering, and customers across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Solution Development

Design and develop electric heating and thermal solutions based on customer requirements.
Prepare technical proposals, quotations, and bidding documents

2. Pre-sales & Post-sales Support

Provide technical consultation to customers and internal sales teams
Participate in technical discussions and solution presentations

3. Project Execution & Management

Lead or support full lifecycle project execution:

Design, engineering documentation, and delivery

Provide on-site technical support and resolve issues
Ensure project delivery quality and timeline

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and global teams
Support business growth through technical expertise

5. Continuous Improvement

Provide product and application feedback
Share technical knowledge and best practices

Required Qualifications
Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical, Electrical, or related fields

Experience

8+ years (Senior level), ideally 10–15+ years
Experience in:

Industrial heating / electric heating / heat tracing

Full lifecycle technical support experience
Experience in large industrial projects (chemical, steel, offshore, etc.)

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of electric heating or thermal systems
Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, etc.)
Familiar with:

Electrical systems and control panels
Industry standards (explosion-proof, safety, etc.)

Core Competencies

Strong communication and customer-facing skills
Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
Team collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in overseas or global projects
Experience in multinational companies
Good English communication skills

Senior-Level Differentiators

Ability to independently lead technical discussions
Experience as technical lead or project owner
Proven ability to win projects through technical solutions
Ability to mentor junior engineers

Target Industries

Chemical / Petrochemical
Steel / Metallurgy
Semiconductor / Advanced Manufacturing
Marine / Offshore
Energy

Skills

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