Application Engineer I
About The Position
As our new Application Engineer I, you will be providing technical support, product selections, and quotations for Peerless pump solutions — ensuring every specification is met with precision while collaborating with business partners, internal teams, and suppliers to deliver outstanding results. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging. As a key part of the Industrial Applications Engineering team, you'll create impact by bridging the gap between customer needs and engineered solutions, ensuring every project is technically sound, competitively priced, and delivered on time.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or business with equivalent technical sales and manufacturing experience.
- Advanced understanding of pumps, construction, hydraulics, and application of rotating equipment.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with keen attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD (or similar drafting tools), SAP, and CRM systems.
- Qualified candidates must have the authorization to work in the USA without support.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in engineering, project management, or sales within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing technical proposals or quotations for engineered-to-order products.
- Familiarity with industrial pump standards and specifications (e.g., API, ANSI/HI).
Responsibilities
- Review product specifications to determine technical requirements including equipment selection, sizing, costing, and pricing development.
- Coordinate with direct suppliers on pricing, delivery timelines, and technical information to support accurate proposals.
- Provide detailed documentation to Project Management covering pricing, delivery schedules, design information, and specification exceptions.
- Conduct post-fulfillment project reviews to identify causes of margin erosion and implement improvements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate inefficiencies and errors in the order-winning process.
- Serve as the voice of the customer, advocating for their needs while aligning with departmental procedures and Grundfos values.
Benefits
- Flexible hours
- Home working opportunities
- Parental support
- Annual bonuses
- Health insurance
- Strong focus on well-being activities
- Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community
- Access to on-demand training and learning sessions
- Carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Merit increases
- Bonuses
- Employee stock purchase programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
