Applications Engineer, Pumps and Flow Control

About the opportunity

A well-established manufacturer of submersible pumps and integrated pump control systems is hiring an Applications Engineer at its New Haven Connecticut headquarters. The company serves four core markets industrial wastewater mining and dewatering through a domestic and international distributor network.

This is the technical hub of the sales organization. You will be the person distributors and end users call when they need the right pump selected sized and quoted correctly the first time.

What you will do

• Interview distributors and end users to identify pump selection criteria and define the application
• Select the right products across the full line including pumps controls replacement and spare parts and submersible accessories
• Prepare formal quotations from published price lists and product data sheets
• Match pumped liquid properties to available materials of construction
• Define control panel requirements and logic developing engineered panels with support from the Controls group
• Confirm electrical power requirements against product characteristics
• Identify competitor products and cross them to the correct equivalents
• Surface new applications and product features and route end users to the right distributor in their market
• Support sales marketing and engineering on product training and promotional programs
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the operation

What you bring

• Bachelors degree engineering preferred
• 3 or more years in a sales engineering or applications engineering role
• Ability to read and interpret pump performance curves
• Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Experience pricing and preparing formal quotations
• Familiarity with distribution sales channels
• Ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong customer service instincts and business judgment
• Ability to manage a variable workload and prioritize independently
• Proficiency with Outlook Word and Excel
• Willingness to travel in support of outside sales and training

Helpful not required

• Knowledge of pump construction and materials selection
• Familiarity with control panel logic
• Experience with municipal specifications and public bid processes
• CAD or SolidWorks
• ERP experience particularly Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Details

Onsite role in New Haven Connecticut. Relocation assistance is not provided and visa sponsorship is not available. The position is primarily office based with constant use of standard office equipment and occasional standing and walking. Work is performed in full compliance with OSHA safety standards.

Required Experience:

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