Application Engineer/Inside Sales

PumpTech, LLC; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health, Dental, Vision and Life ins.

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

PumpTech is hiring for an Application Engineer/Inside Sales Representative to join our Bellevue team. You will develop practical pump system solutions, evaluate customer requirements, and configure products to meet specific specs while coordinating with sales and manufacturing.

The role requires an engineering/manufacturing background and 2-3+ years in technical support or sales, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This is a full-time, on-site position in Bellevue.

Qualifications

• Engineering/Manufacturing background preferred in pump hydraulics or related systems.
• 2-3+ years of technical support/sales experience.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to prioritize activities.
• Math skills including basic algebra and ability to read graphs.
• Experience working with customers in defining product needs.
• Ability to problem-solve to arrive at best solution.
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Willingness to work in a dog-friendly Bellevue office.

Responsibilities

• Develop pump system solutions using existing products to meet customer requirements.
• Evaluate specifications to determine pump selection and system components.
• Apply hydraulics knowledge to municipal water, wastewater, industrial, food, and petrochemical applications.
• Configure products to meet customer specs and performance needs.
• Collaborate with design/manufacturing to address unique applications and provide cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare detailed quotations, technical submittals, BOMs.

Skills

Technical sales

Customer requirements

Pump hydraulics

Education

Engineering background

Job description

• Location 12020 SE 32nd St Ste 2,Bellevue, WA, 98005,United States
• Base Pay $75,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Inside Technical Sales
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Contact information

Description

Who We Are

Founded in 1986, PumpTech is a leader in the distribution & manufacturing of pumps and pumping systems in the Northwest. We design, manufacture, and sell custom pump systems and complete pump stations for all industries, including sewage lift stations, water booster stations, and chemical metering systems. The company's complete and thorough understanding of system requirements and pumping equipment is unsurpassed in the industry. We service the municipal, industrial and commercial markets for pumps and pumping equipment as well as OEM accounts. PumpTech has locations in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

We are currently looking for an Application Engineer/Inside Sales Representative to join our Bellevue team. The qualified person will show a combination of technical sales experience, great attention to detail, and creativity to find solutions to a myriad of different needs.

What You Will Do

Develop practical, application-specific pump system solutions using existing manufactured pump products, components, and assemblies to meet customer requirements.

Evaluate customer specifications and application requirements to determine the appropriate pump selection, configuration, and system components.

Apply knowledge of pump hydraulics, system performance, and product capabilities to develop solutions for municipal water, wastewater, industrial process, food processing, and petrochemical applications.

Select and configure existing pump products and components to meet customer specifications, operating conditions, and performance requirements.

Work with existing product designs and manufacturing capabilities to address unique customer applications, resolve technical challenges, and develop cost-effective solutions.

Develop detailed and accurate quotations, technical submittals, specifications, and bills of material (BOMs).

Build positive and proactive relationships with customers over the phone and through correspondence while working through sometimes challenging technical problems and projects.

Project manage sold pump systems and pump stations from time of order through submittals, purchasing, manufacturing, delivery and final startup.

Work closely with Outside Sales, manufacturing, vendors and other engineering resources to ensure proposed solutions meet customer expectations.

Work as part of a team of sales personnel, sharing knowledge, supporting each other and working together to achieve the common goal of providing premier customer service.

Provide ongoing product education and technical support for represented pump products.

What the Job Requires

• Engineering/Manufacturing background preferred in pump hydraulics or related systems.
• 2-3 or more years of technical support/sales experience
• Strong attention to detail balanced by the ability to prioritize activities.
• Math skills required, including basic algebra and ability to read graphs.
• Experience working with customers in defining product needs.
• Ability to problem-solve to arrive at best solution.
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask between multiple projects, quotes, training and other job duties as assigned.
• PumpTech, Bellevue, is a dog-friendly office. You must be comfortable working around dogs.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Physical Requirements

This is a primarily a desk/office job rather than a field job.

• Prolonged Sitting : Extended periods spent sitting at a desk, working on a computer, looking at monitors, and typing or using a mouse.
• Fine Motor Skills : Using hands and fingers to type for computer data entry.
• Communication : Regular verbal and auditory capacity to talk and hear during client meetings, team standups, and cross-functional collaborations.
• Visual Acuity : Close-up and screen-based vision required for reading code, schematics, blueprints or data dashboards

What You Will Experience

If you enjoy working with friendly people in a fast‑paced environment then we are the company for you. As a valued member of the PumpTech team you’ll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package including a great company‑matched 401(k) plan, paid time off, and more. PumpTech is committed to protecting the safety, health and well‑being of its employees and as such is a smoke free and drug‑free workplace. PumpTech reserves the right to perform random drug testing in compliance with our drug‑free workplace policy. PumpTech is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: From $75,000.00; Depends on Experience

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, Vison and Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off