Applications Engineer - Pumps & Fluid Systems

Pentair plc; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Pentair plc in North Aurora, IL is seeking an Application Engineer to support specification review, hydraulic calculations, and custom quotations for pump systems. You will engage in design, vendor coordination, and field problem resolution to ensure customer specifications are met. Strong CAD skills and knowledge of NSF/UL standards are preferred.

The role requires 2+ years in related engineering fields, travel up to 10%, and collaboration with Manufacturing and Sales to deliver solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 2+ years in product development, design, applications engineering, testing, or technical support.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Strong knowledge of fluid handling systems including pumps, piping, valves, controls, and drives.
• Experience with electro-mechanical product development; pump industry preferred.
• Familiarity with NSF and UL standards.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications, hydraulic requirements, calculations, materials of construction, pricing, replacement & interchangeability, and some system design & evaluation.
• Provide technical information, calculations, and cost estimates relating to bids on new equipment; determine special requirements for order processing.
• Design and engineer custom quotations to meet customer specifications & requirements.
• Investigate and resolve reported field problems after shipment, including non-warranty issues.
• Provide technical information in response to field inquiries.
• Propose and coordinate design improvements to resolve repeated problems.
• Obtain quotes from approved vendors to develop project cost packages.
• Use Pentair sizing programs to determine product information, generate guidelines and data sheets.
• Assist Manufacturing to resolve problems in assembly or testing of pumps.
• Recommend conceptual design for special orders to meet customer requirements.
• Serve as initial contact for pump selection submittals; respond to customers and/or coordinate with Sales.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Fluid handling systems

Pumps

Piping

Valves

Controls

Drives

3D CAD modeling

Microsoft Office

Analytical/problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Pentair plc in North Aurora, IL is seeking an Application Engineer to support specification review, hydraulic calculations, and custom quotations for pump systems. You will engage in design, vendor coordination, and field problem resolution to ensure customer specifications are met. Strong CAD skills and knowledge of NSF/UL standards are preferred.

The role requires 2+ years in related engineering fields, travel up to 10%, and collaboration with Manufacturing and Sales to deliver solutions.