Applications Engineer - High-Purity Water Solutions

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

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.