Applications Engineer - Pumps & Fluid Systems (Dallas)

Actalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K with matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

Actalent in Dallas, TX is seeking an Applications Engineer to evaluate customer specs, develop preliminary equipment designs, and perform fluid-mechanics calculations. You will size pumps, valves, piping components, and VFDs, and prepare quotations while collaborating with vendors and internal teams.

The role is onsite in Dallas, with a competitive pay range of $70,000 to $95,000 per year, plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, paid holidays and PTO, and quarterly bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering degrees will also be considered.
• Experience working with pumps, piping systems, valves, controls, and VFDs.
• Understanding of fluid mechanics and engineering calculations.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer specifications, project scopes, and technical requirements.
• Develop preliminary equipment designs and engineering solutions.
• Perform engineering calculations related to fluid mechanics, flow, pressure, and system performance.
• Size and select pumps, valves, piping components, controls, and VFDs.
• Prepare project quotations, cost estimates, and pricing proposals.
• Work closely with vendors on component selection, pricing, and technical application.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers during the early stages of projects.
• Support the sales team by providing technical expertise during customer meetings and proposal development.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project management teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Create and maintain project documentation, technical reports, and engineering records.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and other engineering tools to analyze data, create calculations, and improve processes.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Engineering calculations

Customer-facing skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Technical reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pumps & piping systems

VFDs

Excel

Controls

Job description

Actalent in Dallas, TX is seeking an Applications Engineer to evaluate customer specs, develop preliminary equipment designs, and perform fluid-mechanics calculations. You will size pumps, valves, piping components, and VFDs, and prepare quotations while collaborating with vendors and internal teams.

The role is onsite in Dallas, with a competitive pay range of $70,000 to $95,000 per year, plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, paid holidays and PTO, and quarterly bonuses.