Senior Application Engineer - Pumps & Hygienic Systems

Central States Industrial (CSI); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement planning

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Team events

Job summary

Central States Industrial (CSI) is seeking an experienced Application Engineer 2 for an office-based, customer-facing role in Springfield, MO. You will interpret process requirements, size and specify hygienic pumps and equipment, and ensure accurate quotes and orders through ERP workflows.

The role emphasizes collaboration with sales and internal teams, BOM creation, data integrity in ERP, and delivery of practical engineering solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of relevant experience in application engineering, process engineering, or similar technical role.
• Experience with pump and process application responsibilities and ERP, BOM, and order-accuracy workflows.
• Experience in hygienic/sanitary process equipment industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical application resource for customers via phone and email.
• Interpret customer process requirements, P&IDs, and specifications.
• Size, select, and support pumps and related hygienic process equipment.
• Apply engineering judgment to recommend practical, accurate solutions.
• Clearly explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Identify application risks, assumptions, and gaps and communicate proactively.
• Prepare, review, and support complex quotes involving pumps and process systems.
• Build and review bills of material (BOMs) for engineered assemblies.
• Enter, verify, or correct technical data within ERP systems.
• Ensure assumptions and non-standard conditions are documented and communicated.
• Partner closely with inside sales to resolve application-related issues.
• Support larger or more complex customer projects.
• Serve as a technical resource for less experienced engineers or specialists.
• Contribute to process improvements, standards, or training materials.

Skills

Pumps experience

Customer-facing

ERP processes

BOM management

Process engineering

Quotes & orders

Job description

Central States Industrial (CSI) is seeking an experienced Application Engineer 2 for an office-based, customer-facing role in Springfield, MO. You will interpret process requirements, size and specify hygienic pumps and equipment, and ensure accurate quotes and orders through ERP workflows.

The role emphasizes collaboration with sales and internal teams, BOM creation, data integrity in ERP, and delivery of practical engineering solutions in a fast-paced environment.