Application Engineer 2

About the role

The Application Engineer 2 is a senior individual contributor responsible for supporting complex customer applications and projects involving pumps, process equipment, and hygienic systems. This is an inside, office-based role that is highly customer-facing and deeply involved in quotes, orders, and ERP-based workflows. It does not perform field installation or service work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical application resource for customers via phone and email
• Interpret customer process requirements, P&IDs, and specifications
• Size, select, and support pumps and related hygienic process equipment
• Apply engineering judgment to recommend practical, accurate solutions
• Clearly explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Identify application risks, assumptions, and gaps and communicate proactively
• Prepare, review, and support complex quotes involving pumps and process systems
• Build and review bills of material (BOMs) for engineered assemblies
• Enter, verify, or correct technical data within ERP systems
• Ensure assumptions and non-standard conditions are documented and communicated
• Partner closely with inside sales to resolve application-related issues
• Support larger or more complex customer projects
• Serve as a technical resource for less experienced engineers or specialists
• Contribute to process improvements, standards, or training materials

Requirements

• 4-8 years of relevant experience in application engineering, process engineering, or a similar technical role
• Strong candidates will have pump and process application experience, customer-facing application responsibility, and experience working in ERP, quote, BOM, and order-accuracy workflows
• Experience in the hygienic/sanitary process equipment industry, preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the work in a competent and professional manner
• Light physical activity, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds, may be required

Skills

• Technical application support
• Customer-facing application responsibility
• ERP, quote, BOM, and order-accuracy workflows
• Pump and process application experience
• Hygienic/sanitary process equipment industry knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $29-$42 per hour
• Growth-focused, team-oriented culture
• Diverse, high-impact industrial projects
• Strong benefits + career development support
• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Retail planning options
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Opportunities for internal career advancement
• Company lunches, team events, and community volunteer opportunities

Pay

$29-$42 per hour (Actual pay will be based on experience, skills and internal equity)

Schedule

Monday-Friday, with limited travel

Physical Requirements

• Extended computer use
• Effective communication
• Occasional movement within industrial environments

Work Environment

• Office-based
• Light physical activity, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds, may be required