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

Build Solutions. Work With Customers. Make an Impact.

Pleuger is looking for an experienced Applications Engineer to join our growing U.S. team in Houston, Texas. If you have a strong technical background in pumps, rotating equipment, motors, or industrial equipment and enjoy working directly with customers, this could be a great opportunity to take your career to the next level.

In this role, you'll combine engineering expertise with customer interaction. You'll help customers solve challenging application problems, develop equipment solutions, support sales opportunities, and work with Pleuger engineering teams in the U.S. and Germany.

You'll spend most of your time working from our Houston location, with approximately 10–20% travel to customers and project sites across the U.S.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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 both 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 directly with Pleuger's engineering and manufacturing teams in Germany on complex applications
• Troubleshoot technical issues and develop practical solutions
• Visit customer facilities and project sites when needed
• Support field service, commissioning, and startup activities when required
• Build strong, long-term relationships with customers and technical partners

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in Applications Engineering, Project Engineering, Technical Sales, or a similar role
• Hands‑on experience with pumps, motors, rotating equipment, or industrial machinery
• Strong understanding of equipment selection and industrial applications
• Ability to understand and interpret technical specifications, drawings, and datasheets
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with customers
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple opportunities or projects
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–20% within the U.S.
• Valid driver's license
• Strong written and spoken English
• German language skills are a plus, but not required

Experience That Will Stand Out

We'd especially like to hear from you if you've worked in:

• Oil & Gas
• Water & Wastewater
• Marine
• Mining
• Power Generation

Experience with submersible pump systems, large industrial pumps, or electric motors is a strong plus.

Why Join Pleuger?

You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing U.S. operation while working with a global engineering organization.

At Pleuger, you'll get:

• A technical role with direct customer exposure
• The opportunity to work on challenging industrial applications
• Close collaboration with experienced engineering teams in the U.S. and Germany
• A high degree of autonomy and ownership
• Exposure to major industrial and infrastructure projects
• International career opportunities
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment
• The backing of a company with nearly 100 years of experience in pump and motor technology

$80,000 – $120,000 base salary + annual performance bonus

Additional benefits include:

• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Company holidays
• Business travel expenses

Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and technical expertise.

If you're an experienced engineer who enjoys solving real-world technical problems, working with customers, and turning application requirements into effective engineering solutions, we'd love to hear from you.