Senior Application Engineer – Sanitary Pumps & Systems (Relocation)

CareersInFood.com; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonus

Life and disability insurance

HSA and FSA options

401(k) plan with a net 4% employer map

Discretionary profit-sharing up to 5%

Job summary

CareersInFood.com is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to bridge customers, equipment manufacturers, and the Outside Sales Team. You will translate process requirements into effective sanitary pump/valve solutions and manage the full application process, from specifications to quotations, with travel as needed.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in positive displacement pumps and sanitary systems, with strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field with 7–10 years of industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of sanitary processing equipment and fluid-handling systems.
• Proven ability to size, price, and quote pumps and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead technical resource from initial evaluation to project execution.
• Assess process conditions to develop practical, reliable equipment solutions.
• Size and select sanitary pumps, valves, and components per requirements.
• Interpret P&IDs and drawings to identify operating parameters and integration needs.
• Propose pump technologies and system configurations; explain concepts to diverse audiences.
• Provide coaching to junior engineers and support to sales teams.
• Travel to customer facilities ~20–30% for engagement.
• Develop detailed quotations and assist with pricing and proposals.

Skills

Positive displacement pumps

Process-equipment sizing

Sanitary valves understanding

Effective written/verbal/presentation

Customer-facing engineering

Leadership and collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

CareersInFood.com is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to bridge customers, equipment manufacturers, and the Outside Sales Team. You will translate process requirements into effective sanitary pump/valve solutions and manage the full application process, from specifications to quotations, with travel as needed.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in positive displacement pumps and sanitary systems, with strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.