Applications Engineer

GRUNDFOS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home working opportunities

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer leave

Training programs

Job summary

Grundfos in Chicago, IL seeks an Applications Engineer to provide expert guidance on product selection, system design, and application optimization for high-purity water solutions.

You will translate customer needs into technical and commercial specifications, develop conceptual designs, perform preliminary calculations, and support sales with technical clarity. The role emphasizes collaboration, energy efficiency, and growth within a global water technology leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in applications engineering, technical sales support, or system design.
• Strong understanding of high-purity water treatment processes and sanitary design.
• Proficiency with sizing tools and ability to read technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inquiries and define technical and commercial scope for high-purity water treatment solutions.
• Develop conceptual system designs and preliminary calculations for equipment sizing and estimating.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and identify value-engineering options.
• Research equipment options based on technical suitability, availability, lead times, and pricing.
• Explore innovative approaches to customer challenges and propose practical solutions.
• Partner with Sales to align technical and commercial strategy for Grundfos proposals.
• Participate in customer meetings to provide technical support alongside Sales.
• Prepare turnover packages to Project Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Lead technical reviews and confirm scope of supply with downstream teams.

Skills

High-purity water knowledge

Hydraulics understanding

Sanitary design principles

Reading drawings & specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Engineering selection & sizing tools

Job description

Are you passionate about matching water technology solutions to real-world engineering challenges? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Applications Engineer, you will be providing expert technical guidance on product selection, system design, and application optimization to ensure Grundfos solutions meet the precise needs of customers and projects.

You will be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing:

As a key part of the Applications Engineering team, you'll create impact by bridging the gap between customer requirements and Grundfos technology to deliver reliable, energy-efficient solutions that advance sustainable high-purity water solutions worldwide.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Evaluate customer inquiries, specifications, and operating requirements to define the technical and commercial scope of proposed high-purity water treatment solutions.
• Develop conceptual system designs and perform preliminary engineering calculations to support equipment sizing, selection, and estimating.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and identify value-engineered alternatives that optimize system performance, cost, and overall customer value.
• Research and evaluate equipment and component options based on technical suitability, availability, lead time, and pricing.
• Explore innovative approaches to customer application challenges and recommend practical, technically sound solutions.
• Partner with Sales to determine the best path forward for Grundfos-proposed solutions and align the technical and commercial strategy presented to the customer.
• Participate in customer meetings, including pre-bid discussions, bid reviews, and technical-clarification meetings, to provide technical support alongside Sales.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive technical and commercial turnover packages to Project Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Lead technical review and turnover meetings to communicate project requirements and confirm the scope of supply with downstream teams.

What makes you a great fit:

Above all, you are a technically sharp engineer with strong customer-facing communication skills and a genuine enthusiasm for solving complex high-purity water system challenges. We would also imagine that you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• A minumim of 5+ years of experience in applications engineering, technical sales support, or system design.
• Strong understanding of high-purity water treatment processes, system hydraulics, sanitary design principles, and high-purity water-quality requirements.
• Proficiency with engineering selection and sizing tools and ability to read technical drawings and specifications

It is a plus if you also have:

• Experience with Grundfos product lines or comparable water technology platforms
• Familiarity with building services, water utility, or industrial process applications
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or working toward certification

The salary range for this position is $ 70,000.00 - $94,000.00 per year. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. The salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in this region.

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.

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Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

We look forward to hearing from you.