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WATTS Associate Systems Engineer in Blauvelt, New York
We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.
We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
What we do:
For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
As a member of the Systems Engineering Team, the Systems Engineer will actively drive and manage the technology evaluation stage of the sales process and will work with industry groups, sales representatives and customers as a technical advisor, trainer and product advocate for the entire Plumbing and/or HVAC system, including controls integration.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Participate in sales activities with Regional Sales Managers and local representation on future and current projects with owners, architects or engineers.
Assist in calling on representative sales offices to routinely conduct sales rep training, lunch-n-learns, engineering visits, rep evaluations, etc.
Provide subject matter expertise, specification, and applications support to sales representatives
Provide training for new and current Sales Agencies on applications, value proposition, and expectations.
Assist Marketing in the development of collateral and value proposition for all Watts products and services based on voice of customer.
Gather market and competitor information and forwards to Marketing and factory Sales groups. At the same time, stay update to date on product compatibility, application, and competitiveness.
Represent Company at professional societies to promote Company’s technology and product. Provide generic industry related presentations as required.
Provide product and industry topics presentations as required in the field and in support of customer factory visits.
Manage own expenses in accordance with the budget and team guidelines. Entertain sales agencies and customers in compliance with corporate guidelines.
Participate on special inter-company projects and assignments.
Maintain current knowledge of all Company products.
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Requires a BS or BE in engineering.
3+ years of commercial HVAC/Plumbing industry experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
Customer service and/or sales experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience in applying commercial HVAC and plumbing equipment.
Public presentation skills required.
Python energy modeling or other Python programing experience.
Requires knowledge of commercial HVAC and plumbing systems and demonstrated ability to optimize complete mechanical and plumbing system design.
Excellent interpersonal skills applicable to a service-oriented environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Requires ability to travel (approx. 15%) within the market area to support manufacturing representatives, seminars, and other events.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office environment with occasional shop floor working environment. Noise level is minimal. Required to wear safety glasses and utilize other safety equipment as required while present on the shop floor.
Work in both office and manufacturing environment.
May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.
*As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)
Salary: $52K - 75K
Watts in it for you :
Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/
How we work:
At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.
And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.
Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.
Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands (https://www.watts.com/our-story/brands) offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on:
Drainage and Water Reuse
HVAC and Hot Water
Plumbing and Flow Control
Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting
We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation.
Learn more about the Watts way, here (https://www.watts.com/our-story/brands) .
Specialties
Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas
Headquarters
Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA
Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China
Company Size
About 5,000 employees
Website
http://www.watts.com/
http://www.wattsindustries.com/
http://www.wattsasia.com/
Industry
Machinery
Founded
1874