Onsite Applications Engineer

Flowserve; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking an Application Engineer to oversee design, manufacturing, installation, and operation support for pumps and seals at customer sites and at our Detroit repair center. The role involves real-time technical troubleshooting, recommending repairs or upgrades, and ensuring standardized installation procedures are followed.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering with strong communication skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree required.
• Experience in in-plant operations highly desired.
• Knowledge of mechanical seals and rotating equipment, especially centrifugal and liquid ring vacuum pumps, required.
• Strong customer focus and ability to work with customers and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison for customers on design, application, installation, operation and maintenance of Flowserve pumps and seals.
• Troubleshoot technical problems at customer sites and at Flowserve Repair Center.
• Provide recommendations for repairs, upgrades and replacement equipment.
• Prepare and present technical reports and analyses.
• Ensure proper installation procedures and customer training as needed.

Skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Application Engineer sees it all—design, manufacturing, installation and operation of our pumps and seals at our customers’ sites in the oil and chemical industries. In this challenging position the Application Engineer (AE) provides real-time technical support to our customers, and provides recommendations for repairs, upgrades, and replacement equipment. The AE is actively engaged in troubleshooting problems and implementing solutions onsite at nearby customer facilities and at our repair center in Detroit, Michigan.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Communicate the needs of customers to Flowserve and be the customers’ primary source of information regarding design, application, installation, operation, and maintenance of our centrifugal and liquid ring vacuum pumps, and mechanical seals.
• Act as liaison between customers and Flowserve’s sales engineers, reliability engineers, customer service, and manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot technical problems at our customers’ sites and in-house at our Flowserve Quick Response Repair Center.
• Complete projects requiring both hands-on and mathematical approaches such as failure analysis reports, product performance reports, etc.
• Evaluate reports and data to support recommendations for improvement, replacement, or repair of equipment.
• Present clear verbal and written technical explanations to customers, tailoring content, and style to the audience.
• Implement and administer the mechanical seal standardization and customer specification process.
• Help organize and ensure monthly “Bad Actor” meetings to maintain visibility on equipment performance.
• Provide technical guidance about successful installation and operation of our products, ensuring that standardized installation procedures are followed.
• Maintain data regarding customers’ equipment and parts inventories, responding with appropriate actions regarding inventory reduction and consolidation.
• Maintain data in engineering systems; process engineering change notices; submit corrective action reports; and maintain current, accurate, organized files.
• Help conduct technical training as needed for our customers.

Education & Experience Required

BS Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree required. All levels of experience will be considered, including new grads and mid-career. In-plant operations experience highly desired. Knowledge of the design, materials, and operational requirements of mechanical seals and rotating equipment, especially centrifugal and liquid ring vacuum pumps, required. Must have a strong customer focus and project a positive corporate image. Must be a team player, able to problem-solve and work with constructively with customers and co-workers. Good organizational skills, able to establish priorities and work to specific deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer literate and savvy.

Local travel using personal vehicle, and some overnight travel required. Some physical activity required (e.g., walking large customer sites, and ascending/descending ladders and staircases in multi-story facilities). May be required to meet certain medical and physical requirements to perform duties on customer operating facilities. Must have and maintain credentials to allow associates to obtain badging access to customer sites including but not limited to Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC), background check and drug screen, driver’s license, and safety training requirements.

The pay range for this role is $100,902.87 - 142,517.90 annually.

The pay range for this role is $94,967.41 - $142,517.90 per year.