Applications Programmer jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

The Applications Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates the development of business proposals to potential and existing customers. 

Requirements:

The ideal candidate can:

• Listen to customers and discern what brings the customer value.
• Establish new and maintain existing relationships with variety of customers.
• Monitor market and competitor activities and adjust to a changing environment.
• Execute Koops strategic plans and recommend changes to the management team.
• Negotiate and close sales.
• Work with the quoting team to develop proposal for the customer.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Be the internal voice of the customer to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.
• Team mindset and desire to work together through employee ownership (ESOP).
• Professional presentation and focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Operate with a high standard of integrity.
• Use creative problem solving skills to help provide rock solid solutions to our customers.

Candidates should have:

• Four-year college or university degree in Engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred 3 years of experience in manufacturing or adjacent industry
• Ability to travel

If you enjoy working as a part of an engaged team – please apply! In exchange for your time and hard work, Koops offers you:

• A team that promotes personal and professional growth
• Ownership in the company
• Competitive wage
• Competitive health benefits
• Cutting edge technology
• An encouraging work culture
• and much more!

At Koops, we aren't only recruiting employees - we are looking for fellow owners because we are employee owned (ESOP).