Harco Fittings is a member of the IPEX group of companies. Our mission is to compete and grow using innovation, differentiation and extraordinary service.  Harco Fittings LLC, founded in 1966 in Lynchburg, Virginia is a producer of gasketed joint injection-molded PVC and push-on gasketed joint ductile fittings.  Our Harco locations span across seven states in the US and we are looking for new individuals to come be a part of a dynamic and growing team today!We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Application Engineer. This role is based in our facility in Lynchburg, Virginia and reports to the Director of Engineering .Job Summary The Application Engineer provides technical support, driven by customer and internal requests, related to the selection, installation and codified usage of fittings and related offerings within the company’s product portfolio. Provides product validation, trouble shooting and root cause analysis expertise related to field and internal manufacturing issues. Acts as a key bridge in linking customer needs to potential new or adaptive technical solutions as a participant in the product development process.Principal Responsibilities<ul><li>Provides technical support to customers, field engineers and internal customer service team members to ensure the accurate selection of products.</li><li>Develops a deep understanding of industry and regulatory requirements, enabling the linkage of Harco/IPEX product functionality and capabilities to specific applications.</li><li>Participating actively in the analysis of warranty claims and identifying the root cause.</li><li>Develops training materials for both internal and external customers to improve the understanding of how to effectively select and use Harco/IPEX products and systems.</li><li>Provides support in the preparation of technical presentations and proposals.</li><li>Analyzes and troubleshoots product applications where existing product installations are not meeting customer expectations, collaborating with internal engineering and sales teams to provide more efficient and effective solutions.</li><li>Maintains awareness to pending changes regarding the regulatory and competitive technology landscape.</li><li>Supports new product development projects by providing engineering expertise and competitive insights.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline</li><li>P.Eng. designation preferred</li><li>Minimum 5 years in a product, manufacturing or application engineering environment</li><li>Strong understanding of industrial product and materials regulatory requirements (PPI, AWWA, ASTM)</li><li>General knowledge of field installation methods and equipment</li><li>Prior knowledge of plastic fittings or pipe is desirable</li><li>Experience in R&amp;D and new product development</li><li>Knowledge of injection molding processes is desirable</li><li>Basic CAD viewing/manipulation skills are desirable</li><li>Organized project management skills capable of planning, implementing and monitoring complex projects.</li></ul>Harco Fittings is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at <a href="mailto:HR@ipexna.com">HR@ipexna.com</a>#LI-SQ1#IPEXUS

Water &ndash; our most precious natural resource &ndash; is essential to how we live and thrive. At Aliaxis, we&rsquo;re dedicated to preserving every drop to contribute to a better world. Some 75% of our products are designed to distribute, treat or store water, and we&rsquo;re also actively pursuing the transition to clean energy. Our company provides communities around the world with sustainable innovative solutions for water and energy, leading the industry in a way that anticipates the rapidly evolving needs of its customers and of society.

Application Engineer

Harco Fittings is a member of the IPEX group of companies. Our mission is to compete and grow using innovation, differentiation and extraordinary service.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harco Fittings LLC, founded in 1966 in Lynchburg, Virginia is a producer of gasketed joint injection-molded PVC and push-on gasketed joint ductile fittings.&nbsp; Our Harco locations span across seven states in the US and we are looking for new individuals to come be a part of a dynamic and growing team today!We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Application Engineer. This role is based in our facility in Lynchburg, Virginia and reports to the Director of Engineering .Job Summary The Application Engineer provides technical support, driven by customer and internal requests, related to the selection, installation and codified usage of fittings and related offerings within the company’s product portfolio. Provides product validation, trouble shooting and root cause analysis expertise related to field and internal manufacturing issues. Acts as a key bridge in linking customer needs to potential new or adaptive technical solutions as a participant in the product development process.Principal Responsibilities<ul><li>Provides technical support to customers, field engineers and internal customer service team members to ensure the accurate selection of products.</li><li>Develops a deep understanding of industry and regulatory requirements, enabling the linkage of Harco/IPEX product functionality and capabilities to specific applications.</li><li>Participating actively in the analysis of warranty claims and identifying the root cause.</li><li>Develops training materials for both internal and external customers to improve the understanding of how to effectively select and use Harco/IPEX products and systems.</li><li>Provides support in the preparation of technical presentations and proposals.</li><li>Analyzes and troubleshoots product applications where existing product installations are not meeting customer expectations, collaborating with internal engineering and sales teams to provide more efficient and effective solutions.</li><li>Maintains awareness to pending changes regarding the regulatory and competitive technology landscape.</li><li>Supports new product development projects by providing engineering expertise and competitive insights.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline</li><li>P.Eng. designation preferred</li><li>Minimum 5 years in a product, manufacturing or application engineering environment</li><li>Strong understanding of industrial product and materials regulatory requirements (PPI, AWWA, ASTM)</li><li>General knowledge of field installation methods and equipment</li><li>Prior knowledge of plastic fittings or pipe is desirable</li><li>Experience in R&amp;D and new product development</li><li>Knowledge of injection molding processes is desirable</li><li>Basic CAD viewing/manipulation skills are desirable</li><li>Organized project management skills capable of planning, implementing and monitoring complex projects.</li></ul>Harco Fittings is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at <a href="mailto:HR@ipexna.com">HR@ipexna.com</a>#LI-SQ1#IPEXUS

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