Applications Engineer: Valve Systems & Process Control

Pioneer Industrial Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Employee referral program

Job summary

Pioneer Industrial Corporation is seeking an entry-level engineer to support sizing and selection of valves and instrumentation for diverse industrial projects in the St. Louis area. You will work with experienced engineers to interpret process data and prepare submittal packages.

Responsibilities include valve sizing, documentation, and assisting with troubleshooting alongside sales teams. A bachelor’s in engineering and strong communication are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• Coursework or interest in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, or process control.
• Clear written and verbal communication, comfortable working with customers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage several tasks.

Responsibilities

• Size and select control valves using manufacturer software, evaluate Cv, pressure drop, noise, cavitation, and actuator needs.
• Size and select pressure relief valves per ASME VIII and API 520/526 from process data and scenarios.
• Assist engineer in automated valve packages, actuator sizing, accessories, and mounting hardware.
• Select process and safety instrumentation to fit conditions and standards.
• Review customer specs and data sheets, flag missing information.
• Prepare data sheets, sizing reports, drawings, and submittal packages.
• Support troubleshooting of field problems with senior engineers and sales reps.

Skills

Valve sizing

Process data interpretation

Customer communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ASME VIII

API 520/526

Job description

Pioneer Industrial Corporation is seeking an entry-level engineer to support sizing and selection of valves and instrumentation for diverse industrial projects in the St. Louis area. You will work with experienced engineers to interpret process data and prepare submittal packages.

Responsibilities include valve sizing, documentation, and assisting with troubleshooting alongside sales teams. A bachelor’s in engineering and strong communication are required for consideration.