Application Engineer II

U.S Valve•Linthicum Heights, MD

4d•$88,200 - $132,200

About The Position

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. US Valve is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Application Engineer II to join our Engineering team. We manufacture high-performance check valves assembled in our Linthicum, MD facility, serving critical applications across industrial, commercial, and specialty markets. The Application Engineer plays a key role in helping customers, sales teams, and internal engineering groups select and apply valves and fluid control products. The person in this role uses technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and practical engineering judgment to make sure customers receive solutions that fit their performance and compliance requirements. This work includes valve sizing, product selection, documentation, quotation support, and ongoing technical support.

Requirements

Strong understanding of valve principles, flow characteristics, and Cv calculations
Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME, API, NACE, and CE or PED requirements.
Ability to read P&IDs, interpret datasheets, and analyze mechanical and process information.
Strong communication skills for working with customers, distributors, engineers, and internal teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Two to seven years of experience in valves, fluid control equipment, instrumentation, or a similar industry.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3D modeling software and ERP systems (preferred).
Experience with safety relief valves, control valves, or specialized flow-control equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with sales team to size and select valves based on process conditions, material requirements, performance needs, and customer specifications.
Review datasheets, P&IDs, drawings, and engineering specifications to identify the right valve configuration for a given application.
Recommend materials such as metals, seat materials, and elastomers that match the service conditions.
Use internal tools, sizing calculators, ERP configurators, and engineering software to produce predict performance and highlight application concerns.
Develop and improve sizing tools, application guides, and installation/operation manuals.
Review regulatory requirements, including domestic content requirements, and provide guidance to the Sales team including sourcing requirements, cost, and execution requirements.
Serve as a technical contact for customers and channel partners by gathering application details, answering questions, and recommending solutions.
Prepare and deliver cut sheets, technical documentation, and product recommendations.
Work through product and application issues by offering troubleshooting support and cost-effective solutions.
Provide clear and timely communication to ensure customers understand their options and the reasoning behind recommendations.
Together with Product and Quality engineers, perform root cause analysis on customer field failures. Communicate the results of failure analysis professionally and clearly to external stakeholders.
Review special or complex incoming orders for accuracy and alignment with technical requirements.
Create routings, item records, quality alerts, and work instructions to guide production during the manufacture of products for special or complex projects.
Create or update Bills of Material and complete Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Change Notices.
Support company quality initiatives by maintaining accurate information, compliant documentation, and tracking customer product complaint records.
Work closely with design engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and project teams to support product development and order execution.
Communicate customer needs to design engineers to support custom valve solutions when needed.
Assist sales and marketing with technical content, demonstrations, and training materials.