Application Engineer I

About the role

Founded in 1923, Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries, Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough, reliable, and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno, Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where it’s needed most. Our product quality is second to none, but it’s our people who’ve made us Peerless for over 100 years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting, training, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development, growth, and innovation, Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career.

Responsibilities

• Review product specifications to determine technical requirements including part, pump and equipment selection, sizing, costing, and pricing development
• Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to obtain pricing and technical information for accurate proposals
• Provide detailed customer-specific requirements to Project Management, production, and purchasing. Including pricing, preliminary design information, and specification exceptions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate inefficiencies and errors throughout the order-winning process
• Complete all projects as assigned and perform other duties as required in conjunction with Grundfos Values
• Conduct post-fulfillment project reviews to identify causes of margin erosion and implement improvements to protect future profitability

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or business with equivalent technical sales and manufacturing experience, or equivalent experience
• Understanding of pumps, hydraulics, fire listings, and rotating equipment applications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and familiarity with SAP, Salesforce, or CRM systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail

Qualifications

• Above all, you are a technically minded professional with strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a high sense of urgency, someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, sales, and customer advocacy

Skills

• Previous experience in the Fire Pump market, engineering, project management, or sales within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
• Customer facing experience

Benefits

Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s & Peerless Pump Company total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Certain roles are eligible to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $58,400 to $87,352 per year.

Schedule

Flexible hours, home working opportunities, and parental support are available.

Benefits

To learn more about our benefits, please visit: Grundfos Benefits

Why you will love working here

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. We look forward to hearing from you!