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This role partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Quality and customers to develop quotes, drawings, bills of material, prototypes, tests and production instructions that meet technical and commercial requirements.\nProducts and Applications You'll Support\nWatlow thermal products, controls and related systems\nStandard and modified-standard products, assemblies and services\nCustomer applications requiring product selection, application and set-up guidance\nTools, equipment, prototypes, drawings and documentation supporting product and process development\nKey Responsibilities\nTechnical application support\nServe as a senior technical resource to business unit sales agents, customers and distributors, including training and customer-facing support as needed.\nAdvise on product selection, product application, set-up and programming, including control products when applicable.\nTranslate customer requirements into clear technical instructions and practical solutions for 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