Sr. Application Engineer

Liquid Process Equipment•Eagle, WI

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About The Position

Liquid Process Equipment (LPE), a fast-growing, family-owned distributor of sanitary process equipment, is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to provide clients with expert guidance on equipment functionality and operation. The role advises customers on how vendor equipment supports and integrates into food and beverage and industrial manufacturing processes, selects and sizes equipment, prepares quotations, and supports the Outside Sales Team. The engineer will serve as a technical lead on complex sanitary process projects and as a primary technical resource for clients throughout project lifecycles. The position includes travel to customer locations as required, estimated at 20–30%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Biological Systems, or related field).
At least 10 years of process engineering experience in sanitary processing (pumps and valves) or related industries.
Strong knowledge of process design, sanitary equipment, and fluid systems.
Demonstrated experience leading customer projects from concept through execution.
Professional communication and presentation skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Team-oriented approach and proven leadership skills.
Customer-focused mindset and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Flexible, proactive, and solutions-driven.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in process design software such as AutoCAD or similar.

Responsibilities

Lead technical reviews, present equipment recommendations, and explain process concepts to customers and internal teams.
Serve as the primary technical resource for clients throughout project lifecycles.
Support customers in sizing and selecting equipment that aligns with process goals, sanitary standards, and long-term reliability.
Review client specifications, P&IDs, and drawings to understand process requirements and constraints, and recommend appropriate equipment sizes, pump types, and configurations.
Collaborate with plant managers, engineers, and project teams to identify efficient, cost-effective equipment solutions.
Deliver technical presentations to integrators, engineering firms, and consultants about LPE equipment offerings.
Provide technical mentorship and support to junior engineers and applications staff.
Travel to customer locations as required (20–30%).
Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes to ensure alignment with client needs.
Generate customer pricing quotations for equipment supplied by LPE’s key vendors and its in-house value-add capabilities.
Support the Outside Sales Team with quotations and technical expertise.
Perform other duties as assigned.