Application Engineer

Harrington Process Solutions • Maple Heights, OH

150d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Application Engineer develops accurate, competitive quotations for new, duplicate, and replacement pumps or parts requested by PumpMan outside sales representatives or customers. The role works with multiple suppliers and serves municipal, commercial, and industrial market segments, managing requests according to their scope and required response time. The engineer coordinates resulting orders with the PumpMan Purchasing Buyer and maintains tasks in the company’s business management software and internal systems.

The role requires knowledge of water and wastewater systems, equipment, and applications. Working closely with sales and service teams, the engineer helps secure projects and support company growth by collaborating with customers and industry partners, developing equipment solutions and proposals, and supporting projects from evaluation through delivery. The position may involve site visits and travel to job sites or client locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial, or environmental engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Solid working knowledge of pump hydraulics, fluid handling systems, water and wastewater treatment processes, and industrial applications.
• Experience interpreting technical specifications, drawings, and project requirements.
• Proficiency with pump selection software, CRM, and standard office applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work in collaborative, multifunctional teams.
• Willingness to travel as required to job sites and client locations.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 5–7 years of professional experience in municipal or commercial industrial sectors, with a significant portion directly related to the water and wastewater industry or a closely related field.
• Exposure to regulatory compliance requirements affecting municipal and industrial water markets.
• Prior experience supporting sales or applications for equipment representative firms.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties with a Safety-First mentality.
• Collaborate with municipal utilities, industrial plants, engineering consultants, and contractors to assess pump system needs and recommend equipment solutions.
• Interpret technical specifications and drawings, develop customized proposals, and present solutions for water and wastewater treatment, water distribution, process industries, and related applications.
• Prepare technical documentation and quotations while ensuring compliance with regulatory, industry, and client standards.
• Serve as a liaison among sales representatives, equipment manufacturers, internal teams, and customers during project evaluation, bidding, order entry, and project delivery.
• Provide installation and startup guidance, troubleshoot operational challenges, and coordinate resolution of complex technical issues, sometimes requiring site visits.
• Stay informed about market trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings in water and industrial markets.
• Support sales training and development by helping sales staff interpret technical requirements and communicate value propositions to end users.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and manufacturers to promote solutions and expand market presence.
• Coordinate resulting orders with the PumpMan Purchasing Buyer.
• Update tasks as needed in business management software and internal systems.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, including HDHP/HSA with monthly company contributions or a PPO.
• Spousal HRA covering 100% of eligible expenses up to $9,400 per individual or $18,800 per family each calendar year.
• Flexible spending options for health and dependent care expenses.
• Dental insurance, including orthodontic care for children and adults.
• Vision coverage with Lasik discounts.
• Telehealth and concierge healthcare access, including prescription services for enrolled members.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage.
• Optional short-term disability, voluntary pet care, identity protection, voluntary life insurance with optional dependent coverage, and supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) and Roth plan with a 100% company match on the first 3%, plus a 0.5 match on the 4th and 5%.
• Paid time off starting at three weeks, with the potential to accrue up to five weeks per year.
• Seven paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving.
• Leave coverage for jury duty, witness duty, and bereavement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time