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Job description
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
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 quotationsFamiliarity 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.
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Worksite address
new haven, CT, 06540, US
Who can apply
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