Remote Applications Engineer - Water Systems & Optimization

Grundfos; Aurora (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Home working opportunities

Parental support

Annual bonuses

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. This role bridges customer needs and Grundfos technology, collaborating with Sales to craft effective technical and commercial strategies and delivering turnover packages to project teams.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or chemical engineering background, 5+ years in related roles, and a deep understanding of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inquiries, specifications, and requirements to define technical and commercial scope of high-purity water treatment solutions.
• Develop conceptual system designs and perform preliminary calculations to support sizing, selection, and estimating.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and identify value-engineered alternatives to optimize system performance and value.
• Research and evaluate equipment options based on technical suitability, availability, lead time, and pricing.
• Explore innovative approaches to customer challenges and recommend practical, technically sound solutions.
• Collaborate with Sales to align technical and commercial strategy presented to customers.
• Participate in customer meetings, bid reviews, and technical-clarification meetings to provide technical support.
• Prepare and deliver technical and commercial turnover packages to Project Management, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Lead technical review and turnover meetings to confirm scope of supply with downstream teams.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

High-purity water treatment knowledge

System design

Reading drawings and specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

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. This role bridges customer needs and Grundfos technology, collaborating with Sales to craft effective technical and commercial strategies and delivering turnover packages to project teams.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or chemical engineering background, 5+ years in related roles, and a deep understanding of