Applications Engineer: High-Purity Water Solutions

Grundfos; Charleston (WV); Remote; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & home working

Annual bonuses & health insurance

Volunteer leave

On-demand training

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide expert technical guidance on product selection, system design, and application optimization for high-purity water solutions. You will work with Sales to evaluate inquiries, develop conceptual designs, and prepare cost estimates for reliable, energy-efficient Grundfos systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, 5+ years of applications engineering experience, and strong knowledge of high-purity water

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Engineering selection and sizing tools

Reading technical drawings

Job description

Grundfos is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide expert technical guidance on product selection, system design, and application optimization for high-purity water solutions. You will work with Sales to evaluate inquiries, develop conceptual designs, and prepare cost estimates for reliable, energy-efficient Grundfos systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, 5+ years of applications engineering experience, and strong knowledge of high-purity water