Remote Applications Engineer: High-Purity Water Solutions

Grundfos; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home working opportunities

Parental support

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide expert technical guidance on product selection, system design, and application optimization for high‑purity water solutions in the United States. You will collaborate with Sales and cross‑functional teams to deliver energy‑efficient, reliable systems.

The role requires a mechanical or chemical engineering background, 5+ years in applications engineering or related fields, and proficiency with sizing tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in applications engineering, technical sales support, or system design.
• Strong understanding of high‑purity water treatment processes, system hydraulics, sanitary design principles, and high‑purity water quality requirements.
• Proficiency with engineering selection and sizing tools and ability to read technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer inquiries, specifications, and operating requirements to define the technical and commercial scope of proposed high‑purity water treatment solutions.
• Develop conceptual system designs and perform preliminary engineering calculations to support equipment sizing, selection, and estimating.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and identify value‑engineered alternatives that optimize system performance, cost, and overall customer value.
• Research and evaluate equipment and component options based on technical suitability, availability, lead time, and pricing.
• Explore innovative approaches to customer application challenges and recommend practical, technically sound solutions.
• Partner with Sales to determine the best path forward for Grundfos‑proposed solutions and align the technical and commercial strategy presented to the customer.
• Participate in customer meetings, including pre‑bid discussions, bid reviews, and technical‑clarification meetings, to provide technical support alongside Sales.
• Gather, analyze, and maintain equipment and system costing data to support the development of standardized estimating libraries.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations and coordinate with Purchasing to establish accurate material costs, availability, and lead times.
• Review customer purchase orders to confirm alignment with the proposed scope, pricing, and established project budget.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive technical and commercial turnover packages to Project Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Lead technical review and turnover meetings to communicate project requirements and confirm the scope of supply with downstream teams.

Skills

Customer-facing comm.

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Eng.

Tools

Engineering sizing tools

Reading drawings

Job description

Grundfos is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide expert technical guidance on product selection, system design, and application optimization for high‑purity water solutions in the United States. You will collaborate with Sales and cross‑functional teams to deliver energy‑efficient, reliable systems.

The role requires a mechanical or chemical engineering background, 5+ years in applications engineering or related fields, and proficiency with sizing tools.