Applications Engineer - Pumps & Rotating Equipment

PLEUGER; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Company holidays

Business travel expenses

Job summary

Pleuger is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to join the U.S. team in Houston, TX. You will design pump and motor solutions based on customer needs, review specs, and prepare proposals while collaborating with Pleuger engineering teams in the U.S. and Germany.

You will spend most of your time at the Houston location with 10–20% travel to project sites across the U.S., solving real-world technical problems and delivering effective engineering solutions for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Applications Engineering or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, motors, rotating equipment or industrial machinery.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and datasheets.
• Strong communication skills and confidence when working with customers.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–20% within the U.S.
• German language skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop pump and motor solutions based on customer application requirements.
• Select and size submersible pumps, motors, and related equipment.
• Review customer specifications, RFQs, drawings, datasheets, and technical requirements.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, calculations, and equipment selections.
• Partner with Sales to develop solutions that are technically sound and commercially competitive.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers, consultants, and internal teams.
• Join customer calls, meetings, technical presentations, and project discussions.
• Support projects from the initial RFQ through delivery and execution.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing teams in Germany on complex applications.

Skills

Pumps & rotating equipment

Customer-facing experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

English proficiency

Travel availability

German (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Pleuger is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to join the U.S. team in Houston, TX. You will design pump and motor solutions based on customer needs, review specs, and prepare proposals while collaborating with Pleuger engineering teams in the U.S. and Germany.

You will spend most of your time at the Houston location with 10–20% travel to project sites across the U.S., solving real-world technical problems and delivering effective engineering solutions for customers.