Application Engineer

Central States Industrial (CSI); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Central States Industrial (CSI) is looking for a qualified candidate in Springfield, MO to support customer satisfaction through technical solutions related to pumps and industrial equipment. Responsibilities include sizing equipment, quoting, and providing assistance to customers. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, college credits, and technical emphasis in Mechanical or Chemical fields. The hourly wage ranges from $24 to $28, reflecting a commitment to quality service.

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with Business Development Leaders.
• Experience with industrial products, machines, and stainless steel.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Size and specify pumps based on product conditions.
• Provide technical assistance to customers.
• Prepare quotes and manage orders.
• Develop equipment specifications.
• Execute task workflows within a single business day.

Skills

Knowledge of Pumps

Technical problem solving

Strong English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College credits

Bachelor of Science

Technical (Mechanical or Chemical) emphasis

Job description

Job Description

CSI provides hygienic pumps, valves, fittings, and heat exchangers to industrial companies and industrial service providers. We are searching for a qualified candidate that has the ability and passionate commitment to collaborate with Business Development Leaders in their roles in order to ensure our customers’ satisfaction throughout the sales cycle. The position’s tasks vary, but primary focus is on customer requests for information, quoting, technical solutions, and order management.

What are we looking for?

• Knowledge of Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Valves or other processing equipment preferred.
• Experience with industrial products or machines, preferred.
• Experience with stainless steel, sheet metal, or food processing equipment a plus.
• Strong English for both written and oral communication abilities are a must.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks with little supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
• Initiative to perform duties beyond assignment‑specific responsibilities.

What will you be doing here?

• Size and specify pumps and other process equipment based on product/process conditions provided.
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers.
• Prepare quotes and orders providing pricing.
• Developing and determining equipment specifications and performance parameters.
• Generating bills of material.
• Execute proper review and updates of open orders, quotes, including communication for internal and external customers.
• Start, continue, and complete workflow tasks per process and within same business day.

Salary: $24 - $28 an hour

Work Location

Springfield, MO

Education / Training

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• College credits, required.
• Bachelors of Science, preferred.
• Technical (Mechanical or Chemical) emphasis, required.

Experience

• Process application knowledge in pumps and/or heat exchangers desired.
• Extensive mechanical experience, preferred.
• Experience in technical problem solving and troubleshooting, preferred.

It is generally expected that an applications team member will work an average of 45 hours during a normal work week. However, due to the sporadic nature of our production requirements, work hours may be increased or decreased throughout the normal work week to correspond with the man‑hour capacity required. Overtime is not guaranteed.

This position requires the ability to interact with employees verbally and in writing, remain in a stationary position for 80% of the workday, have close visual acuity, and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a phone, copy/fax/scan machine, computer keyboard and mouse with or without reasonable accommodation. This position also requires the ability to occasionally lift, stoop, bend, and lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

CSI has a long standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or individuals with disability. U.S. federal law requires completion of employment eligibility verification upon hire. CSI participates in E-Verify. Must have the right to work in the United States.