Applications Engineer

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Job Summary
The Applications Engineer is responsible for evaluating customer requirements and developing technical and commercial proposals for clean water/municipal equipment solutions. This role serves as a critical link between customers sales teams and internal engineering/manufacturing to ensure accurate timely and competitive responses to inquiries. This position operates in a fast-paced high-volume environment supporting distributors OEMs EPCs and end users across a wide range of applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Proposal & Technical Evaluation

• Review customer RFQs specifications and datasheets to determine appropriate product selection
• Perform pumping equipment sizing selection and configuration
• Generate detailed quotations including scope pricing and lead time

Customer & Sales Support

• Serve as a technical resource for internal sales teams and external customers
• Support distribution network with product selection troubleshooting and application guidance
• Participate in distributor and customer calls visits and training as needed

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with the Project Management team to define documentation packages testing requirements and customer deliverables early in the quotation phase to ensure accurate scope compliance and execution readiness.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain to confirm feasibility lead times and costing
• Ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal capabilities

Quote and Opportunity Management

• Manage multiple RFQs simultaneously in a high-volume environment
• Maintain accurate records of opportunities quotes and communications in Salesforce (CRM system)

Continuous Improvement & Team Support

• Identify opportunities to improve quoting efficiency accuracy and standardization
• Support development of tools templates and documentation
• Assist in training new team members and sharing application knowledge

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Some travel may be required (<10%)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications:

• Required
  • Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering chemical engineering or related field.
  • 0-5 years of related engineering experience (industrial applications pumps & hydraulics preferred)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Willingness to travel as needed

• Preferred
  • Experience with pumps fluid systems or rotating equipment
  • Exposure to reading specifications and technical drawings
  • Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce) and/or ERP systems (SAP)
  • Experience working with distributors or in a customer-facing role

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• 12 Company Paid Holidays per year
• Annual Bonus Program
• Full Medical Dental and Vision benefits
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Company Paid Life Insurance
• 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with Immediate Vesting
• Company Paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• Quarterly Gym Reimbursement

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