Application Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with customers, consulting engineers, suppliers, and internal teams to engineer pump system solutions that meet performance goals.
• Assess customer specifications and recommend pumps, motors, valves, controls, and related fluid handling equipment.
• Provide responsive technical support in person, by phone, email, and text to resolve complex application and project challenges.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication, technical expertise, and dependable service.
• Follow up on quotations and project opportunities to ensure satisfaction and gather feedback.
• Size and select pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment for municipal water and wastewater, industrial processes, food processing, petrochemical, and commercial applications.
• Partner with manufacturers to identify equipment suitable for each application.
• Develop innovative pumping system solutions that meet customer performance specifications.
• Collaborate with consulting engineers to generate project specifications and engineered system designs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of represented products and fluid handling technologies through ongoing manufacturer training.
• Prepare accurate project quotations, submittals, Bills of Material (BOMs), and technical documentation.
• Utilize pricing tools and internal costing processes to build competitive bids for projects of varying size and complexity.
• Review technical documentation to ensure accuracy and alignment with customer specifications.
• Create shop drawings, submittal drawings, assembly drawings, and 3D models using SolidWorks or similar CAD tools.
• Translate engineering concepts into manufacturing-ready drawings and maintain drawing standards and revision control.
• Support engineering and manufacturing teams with precise technical drawings and design documentation.
• Manage sold projects from order receipt through engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, delivery, startup, and closeout.
• Coordinate activities among customers, vendors, manufacturers, engineering, production, and field service personnel.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, quality metrics, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee startup activities including calibration, adjustments, testing, commissioning, and customer training.
• Identify project risks and implement practical solutions to protect timelines and client expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in application engineering, technical sales, or engineered equipment solutions within a B2B environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related computer tools.
• Solid mathematical skills, including algebra and interpretation of engineering graphs and curves.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team setting.
• Driver's license required.
• Must pass a criminal background check and adhere to a drug-free workplace policy.
• Ability to travel occasionally for customer visits and manufacturer training.

Technologies

• SolidWorks
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate is a technically curious, customer focused engineer who enjoys solving real world problems and managing projects from concept to completion. This role thrives in a fast paced environment, communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and takes pride in delivering engineered solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily sedentary office work with occasional walking and stair climbing.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Regular travel to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and project locations as required.

Experience

• Pump systems / water industry: 3 years (Preferred)
• Customer service / sales: 3 years (Preferred)
• Project engineering: 3 years (Preferred)

Application Questions

• What is your desired salary?

Ability to Commute

• Albuquerque, NM 87105 (Required)

Work Location

• In person

Job Type

• Full-time

Pay

• $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Compensation Package

• Weekly pay