Application Engineer (Vermont)

Verto People; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Work from home

Job summary

Verto People Ltd in Vermont seeks an Applications Engineer to provide technical support for mechanical seals, troubleshoot failures, and develop sealing solutions across multiple industries.

You will work with customers, sales teams, and internal engineers to diagnose issues, recommend products, and improve equipment reliability. A bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with mechanical seals, sealing systems, or closely related equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical seal applications, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Experience with pumps, rotating equipment, or industrial mechanical systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and application engineering expertise for mechanical seals and sealing systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical seal failures and identify root causes of equipment problems.
• Conduct seal failure analysis and recommend corrective actions to improve performance and reliability.
• Work directly with customers to understand operating conditions, technical requirements, and sealing challenges.
• Recommend appropriate mechanical seals and engineered sealing solutions for industrial applications.
• Support mechanical seal installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide technical guidance and product recommendations.
• Review failed components and prepare technical findings and reports.
• Support product improvements and application-specific engineering solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Application Engineer – Mechanical Seals

Location: Burlington, VT

Salary: $70,000 – $95,000 per year

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

About the Role of Application Engineer / Product Engineer / Internal Sales Engineer

We're working with an established global manufacturer of mechanical seals and engineered sealing systems looking to recruit an Applications Engineer to join their growing team in Vermont.

This position will focus on providing technical support, troubleshooting mechanical seal failures, and developing effective sealing solutions for customers across a range of industrial applications.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers, sales representatives, and internal engineering teams to diagnose equipment issues, recommend suitable sealing products, and improve equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities of Application Engineer / Product Engineer / Internal Sales Engineer

• Provide technical support and application engineering expertise for mechanical seals and sealing systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical seal failures and identify root causes of equipment problems.
• Conduct seal failure analysis and recommend corrective actions to improve performance and reliability.
• Work directly with customers to understand operating conditions, technical requirements, and sealing challenges.
• Recommend appropriate mechanical seals and engineered sealing solutions for industrial applications.
• Support mechanical seal installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide technical guidance and product recommendations.
• Review failed components and prepare technical findings and reports.
• Support product improvements and application-specific engineering solutions.

Requirements of Application Engineer / Product Engineer / Internal Sales Engineer

• 3+ years of experience working with mechanical seals, sealing systems, or closely related equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of mechanical seal applications, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Experience working with pumps, rotating equipment, or industrial mechanical systems.
• Ability to identify technical problems and recommend practical engineering solutions.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with customers.
• Self-motivated, technically minded, and capable of working independently.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of centrifugal pumps and rotating equipment.
• Experience with cartridge seals, component seals, and seal support systems.
• Exposure to industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, oil and gas, or other process industries.
• Previous experience in applications engineering, field service engineering, or technical support.

Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary: $70,000 – $95,000
• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to work with an established international mechanical seal manufacturer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: In person