Entry-Level Valve Solutions Engineer – Customer-Facing & Impact

New England Controls Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA/HSA

Unlimited vacation

10 holidays

12 weeks birthing leave

401(k) & ESOP

Pet insurance

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

STD/LTD/Life insurance

Job summary

NECI (New England Controls Inc) is seeking an Application Engineer to own the full lifecycle of valve solutions for customers—from initial conversation to final delivery. This role sits at the intersection of technical problem solving, customer engagement, and commercial results, collaborating with Account Managers and Order Management to deliver value.

You will apply valve expertise to conversations, promote NECI as a total valve supplier across a range of industries, and help drive on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in valves, valve automation, process control, instrumentation, or related technologies.
• Hands-on familiarity with control valves, isolation valves, and/or safety relief valves including sizing, selection, and application.
• Customer-facing experience where you solved technical problems.
• Ability to explain technical solutions clearly to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Strong follow-through and ownership; drive to grow the business.

Responsibilities

• Propose and sell valve solutions by listening to customer requirements and recommending the right configuration, sizing, and application approach.
• Grow NECI's valve automation business across ball valves, butterfly valves, and complete solutions.
• Achieve sales goals for new product initiatives by engaging in NECI and principal product launches and applying latest technology offerings.
• Provide technical support from start-up through troubleshooting and resolution.
• Coordinate on-time delivery by assessing customer needs and working with suppliers.
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities while maintaining CRM data.
• Partner with Account Managers on growth strategies and territory plans.
• Contribute to NECI's quality management system through continuous improvement.
• Attend factory training and principal-based sessions.
• Keep the team informed of market conditions and competitive activity in the territory.

Skills

Valve knowledge

Customer-facing experience

Process control

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering

Job description

NECI (New England Controls Inc) is seeking an Application Engineer to own the full lifecycle of valve solutions for customers—from initial conversation to final delivery. This role sits at the intersection of technical problem solving, customer engagement, and commercial results, collaborating with Account Managers and Order Management to deliver value.

You will apply valve expertise to conversations, promote NECI as a total valve supplier across a range of industries, and help drive on-time