Applications Engineer – Pumps & Controls Specialist

Fox Point Recruitment LLC

New Haven (CT)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Fox Point Recruitment LLC is seeking an Application Engineer for onsite work in New Haven, CT. You will select, quote, troubleshoot and promote IFS pump products to domestic and international sales channels, supporting internal and external sales and expanding market share worldwide.

The role emphasizes assisting sales personnel, evaluating pump applications, materials, control panels, and electrical requirements, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement. onsite in New Haven.

Qualifications

BS degree, preferably in engineering.
3+ years of experience in a sales engineering type role.
Ability to read and understand pump performance graphs. Knowledge of pump construction and materials selection a plus.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and electrical schematics. Familiarity with control panel logic a plus.
Strong communication skills, both technical and non-technical.

Responsibilities

Identify key pump selection criteria by direct interaction with distributor or end user.
Determine major market area of end user or distributor pump application.
Refer end users to established IFS distributor network covering four major marketing areas; Industrial, WasteWater, Mining, and Dewatering.
Select application appropriate products from entire IFS product line; including pumps, controls, pump replacement and spare parts, and submersible pump accessories.
Prepare product quotations from published price lists and product data sheets to assist users or established IFS distributors.
Identify major competitor’s products and their IFS equivalents.
Identify key product applications and product features along with identification of new potential applications.
Identify pumped liquid physical properties and match with available product materials.
Identify control panel requirements and logic. Develop engineered panel requirements with the assistance of the Controls group.
Identify electrical power requirements and match to available IFS product characteristics.
Assist sales, marketing and engineering personnel develop and conduct product promotional and/or product training programs.
Participate in companywide continuous improvement and similar quality efforts to help grow the operation.
Able to perform daily work safely with full consideration for fellow employees and in full compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.