Applications Engineer

At DXP we are passionate about what we do and driven to be the best solution for our industrial customers. Since 1908, DXP has been dedicated to the highest quality of customer service through our expertise of the products we distribute and the technical services we perform with a sense of individual pride and company spirit. Throughout your career with DXP, we will encourage and empower you to take an active role in identifying and driving your development, so you feel total confidence in your ability to achieve ongoing success.

About the role

The Application Engineer will design, select, and configure pumps and fluid systems, support application engineering with equipment sizing, pricing, and quoting, provide technical support to sales, service, and customers, manage project bids, orders, and timelines, coordinate with factory for documentation and equipment start-up, and maintain and update quotation logs.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service, sales, and technical support to sales force and customers
• Promote and encourage "Profit Management" to ensure a profitable future for the company
• Work closely with sales, fabrication, and vendors to facilitate the sales effort and meet customer requirements
• Prepare proposals using vendor software, sales catalogs, and cost estimates according to technical and performance requirements
• Take incoming calls, emails, and faxes from customers and discuss equipment applications, design, and configuration of fluid handling systems
• Make equipment recommendations and prepare quotations
• Assist with the follow-up of all quotes

Requirements

• 2-5 years applicable experience preferred
• Knowledge of centrifugal pumps, other fluid handling equipment, and fabricated pumping systems
• A 4-year degree, preferably in engineering
• Ability to talk and connect with people in person and over the phone
• Drive to solve the customer’s problems and fulfill their needs
• Computer literate
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work productively with minimal supervision
• Acceptable driving record required according to company guidelines

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees (minimum 30 hours per week), including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account
• Paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional supplemental benefits
• 401(k) plan eligibility for all employees

Pay

$70k–$90k

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• In-office position
• No travel unless sent to training at one of our suppliers

Additional Information

• Physical demand: walking and sitting
• Location: Commerce City, CO