Remote Applications Engineer – Water Treatment Systems

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

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking an Applications Engineer in the United States to provide expert guidance on product selection, design, and optimization for high-purity water projects. You will bridge customer needs with Grundfos technology to deliver reliable, energy-efficient solutions worldwide.

Role involves collaboration with Sales, pre-bid and technical meetings, and detailed turnover packages. Requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years in related roles, plus proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years in applications engineering, technical sales support, or system design.
• Strong understanding of high-purity water treatment processes and sanitary design.
• Proficiency with engineering selection and sizing tools and reading technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance on product selection, system design and application optimization.
• Develop conceptual system designs and perform preliminary engineering calculations for equipment sizing and estimating.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and identify value-engineered alternatives.
• Research and evaluate equipment options based on technical and commercial criteria.
• Collaborate with Sales to align technical and commercial strategy with customer needs.
• Participate in customer meetings to provide technical support alongside Sales.
• Prepare and deliver technical and commercial turnover packages to Project Management and Engineering.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Engineering sizing tools

Reading technical drawings

High-purity water treatment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Engineering sizing tools

Job description

Grundfos is seeking an Applications Engineer in the United States to provide expert guidance on product selection, design, and optimization for high-purity water projects. You will bridge customer needs with Grundfos technology to deliver reliable, energy-efficient solutions worldwide.

Role involves collaboration with Sales, pre-bid and technical meetings, and detailed turnover packages. Requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years in related roles, plus proficiency