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Applications & Proposals Engineer

Komatsu

Lexington, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Lexington, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Applications & Proposals Engineer develops commercial solutions for customer needs and supports sales by preparing proposals, explaining solution value, and working with internal and external customers. The role involves understanding equipment designs, creating supporting engineering documents, and helping execute orders. Komatsu seeks a candidate with an engineering degree and prefers experience in engineering design, machine application, or mining, along with CAD and project-management capabilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Problem SolvingCustomer Needs AnalysisSolution DevelopmentCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsComputer-Aided DesignLean EngineeringChange ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationProject ManagementCollaborationAdaptabilityHunter MentalityBusiness AcumenApplication of KnowledgeLeadership

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mining, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Relevant Discipline2+ Years Engineering Experience4 Years Engineering Design, Machine Application or Mining ExperiencePE LicenseProject Management CertificationProfessional RegistrationCommittee or Technical Society Membership

Full job description

Experience Required

2 - 4 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Job Description

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Applications & Proposals Engineer

Posting Start Date:

10/16/26

Job Location (Short):

Lexington, Kentucky, USA, 40511

Requisition ID:

37212

Onsite or Remote:

Onsite Position

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Job Overview

This position requires problem solving skills with the ability to understand a customer's needs, provide conceptual and strategic solutions, and explain the value of those solutions. Developing solutions is only one part of the job. This position is commercially focused and requires professional interaction with all disciplines. The successful candidate will be able to communicate clearly and confidently with both internal and external customers to help close sales. Success in this position demands a positive attitude toward change and a willingness to embrace best practices. Desired personal qualities include an interest in Product Management or Project Management, strong interpersonal skills, a willingness to seek out challenges and new experiences, and a passion for seeing assignments through to the end.

Key Job Responsibilities

  1. Respond to OE quote requests with a proposal that includes drawings, specifications and pricing.

  2. Understand existing equipment designs and determine when Engineered-to-Order solutions are required.

  3. Generate supporting documents that may include CAD drawings, equipment BOMs, performance calculations, and cost analyses to validate any proposed solution.

  4. Field questions from Sales, customers, and the Production Engineering team to execute OE orders based on the above proposals.

  5. Take responsibility for one's own learning and development for the mutual benefit of oneself and the organization.

  6. Participate in and support programs for effective communication of engineering issues to ensure compliance with global standards for design and safety of products and services, as well as

engineering best practices.

  1. Participate in and support improvements to streamline engineering processes used to design, develop, maintain and support components, products, and/or services.

  2. Participate in effective Change Management to achieve the desired organizational outcomes by successfully changing individual behaviors as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

  1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant discipline, required.

  2. 4 years' experience in engineering design, machine application, mining industry, desired. A PE license is not required, but the desire and eligibility to pursue one is an advantage.

  3. Experienced in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) tools, desired.

  4. Participation in implementing Lean Engineering principles, desired.

  5. Participation in effective Change Management implementation, desired.

  6. Experience in cross-functional team assignment(s), highly desired.

  7. Certifications or demonstrated project management, desired.

  8. Professional registration and/or membership in committees and/or technical societies, beneficial.

Additional Information

Key Skills - Required by Komatsu

COLLABORATION

Working together with one or more people to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.

ADAPTABILITY

Having the ability to adjust to changes in their environment.

HUNTER MENTALITY

A combination of traits that can help someone achieve their goals with consistency and precision.

BUSINESS ACCUMEN

Having the ability to understand business situations and make sound decisions that lead to successful outcomes.

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE

Being able to use what you've learned to make decisions and complete tasks in different situations.

LEADERSHIP

The ability to guide, influence or lead others to accomplish a shared goal.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose.We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion.United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment.Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence.Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people.Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future.If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/.

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Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

37212

How this job compares

Set against the 1,146 open Sales Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$7.25/hr
  • US median$23–30/hr42 hourly ranges

This rate, $7.25/hr, is 72% below the US median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Sales Engineering hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,146 open Sales Engineering jobs across the US. 26% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Sales Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 827 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 223 of the 1,146 open Sales Engineering jobs (19%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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