Pump Systems Engineer (Industrial & Municipal)

Tencarva Machinery Company; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing via 401(k)

120 hours PTO per year

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Detroit Pump & Tencarva is seeking an Applications Engineer to design and specify pump systems for industrial and municipal applications. You will translate customer needs into pump selections, prepare quotations, and develop technical proposals, collaborating with Sales Engineers and cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include performing pump sizing, selecting equipment, creating schematics, and supporting submittals through award.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Applications Engineering or related pump industry experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required.
• Pump OEM or industrial pump distributor experience preferred.
• Understanding of pump hydraulics, pump construction, and system applications.
• Ability to interpret specifications, contracts, P&IDs, drawings, and submittal requirements.
• Experience with CAD/SolidWorks or similar design tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements, specifications, drawings, and application data.
• Perform pump sizing, selection, and system configuration for industrial and municipal applications.
• Select supporting equipment and accessories based on application requirements.
• Prepare quotations, bills of material, and technical proposal packages.
• Develop schematics, layouts, and supporting documentation as needed.
• Review contract scope and specifications for compliance, documentation, calculations, and testing requirements.
• Support submittal development and technical review after award.
• Stay engaged after award to help ensure the equipment package and final deliverables remain aligned with the application and specifications.
• Work with vendors, purchasing, production, service, and sales to keep projects aligned and moving.
• Maintain accurate records of quotes, opportunities, projects, and correspondence.
• Develop and maintain expertise across product lines, software tools, and pump applications.

Skills

Pump sizing

Hydraulic selection

System configuration

Technical proposals

Bill of materials

CAD

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Detroit Pump & Tencarva is seeking an Applications Engineer to design and specify pump systems for industrial and municipal applications. You will translate customer needs into pump selections, prepare quotations, and develop technical proposals, collaborating with Sales Engineers and cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include performing pump sizing, selecting equipment, creating schematics, and supporting submittals through award.