Senior Applications Engineer, Food & Beverage Sanitary Process Equipment

Vantage Point Recruiters, LLC.

Appleton (WI)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 139,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation offered

Competitive salary

Full benefits

Job summary

Vantage Point Recruiters, LLC. in Eagle, WI and Appleton, WI seeks a Senior Applications Engineer to guide clients on sanitary process equipment for food and beverage manufacturing. You will advise on equipment function, sizing, quotes, and support the Outside Sales Team.

The role focuses on pumps, valves, and sanitary design, offering relocation, competitive pay, and full benefits. You will lead technical reviews, partner with plant managers and engineers, and travel 20–30% to customer sites.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Biological Systems, or related field) required.
Minimum of 10+ years of process engineering experience in sanitary process (pumps and valves) or related industries.
Strong knowledge of process design, sanitary equipment, and fluid systems.
Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar process design software.
Experience leading customer projects from concept through execution and strong communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead technical reviews, present equipment recommendations, and communicate process concepts clearly to customers and internal teams.
Serve as the primary technical resource for clients, providing expertise over project lifecycles.
Support customers in the sizing and selection of equipment that best aligns with process goals, sanitary standards, and long-term reliability.
Review client specifications, P&IDs and drawings to understand process requirements and constraints, recommending appropriate equipment sizes, pump types, and configuration.
Collaborate with plant managers, engineers, and project teams to identify efficient, cost-effective equipment solutions.
Conduct technical presentations to integrators, engineering firms and consultants regarding specifics on our Equipment offerings.

Skills

Valves knowledge

Pumps knowledge

Quoting & pricing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Applications Engineer, Food & Beverage Sanitary Process Equipment

Eagle, WI. Pleasant Prairie, WI. Appleton, WI. Danvers, MA. Burr Ridge, IL.

Relocation Offered: YES

Competitive Salary [about $126K] Bonus, Full Benefits, World Class Corporation

We are seeking a Senior Application Engineer to provide clients with expert guidance on equipment functionality and operation. This role involves advising on how our vendor equipment supports and integrates within food and beverage and industrial manufacturing processes, selecting and sizing equipment, preparing quotes, and supporting the Outside Sales Team.

A fast-growing, value-added distributor of sanitary process equipment — think pumps and valves used in making milk, cheese, ice cream, chocolate, and more! We're proud to serve major Fortune 500 customers, and with our service and rebuild facility, we’re more than just a distributor — we’re a trusted partner in the process.

Why This Role Right Now?

Impact: Be the technical lead shaping complex, large-scale sanitary process projects across multiple industries.

High-Growth Environment: With 2024 being our best year ever and a brand-new office opening in 2025, you’ll be joining at the perfect moment to help us shape what comes next!

Trusted by Industry Leaders: Serve Fortune 500 food and beverage companies with quality

Career Growth: This role can be a launchpad to inside sales or operations

Culture of Trust: We’re family-owned and long-term focused. We reward results - not reports. Enjoy profit sharing, fast decision-making, and zero corporate bureaucracy.

Stability: We serve markets that people depend on in good times and bad – people eat and drink in all economic scenarios!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Engineering and Technical Support (Subject Matter Expert, SME)

Lead technical reviews, present equipment recommendations, and communicate process concepts clearly to customers and internal teams.

Serve as the primary technical resource for clients, providing expertise over project lifecycles.

Support customers in the sizing and selection of equipment that best aligns with process goals, sanitary standards, and long-term reliability.

Review client specifications, P&IDs and drawings to understand process requirements and constraints, recommending appropriate equipment sizes, pump types, and configuration.

Collaborate with plant managers, engineers, and project teams to identify efficient, cost-effective equipment solutions.

Conduct technical presentations to integrators, engineering firms and consultants regarding specifics on our Equipment offerings.

Provide technical mentorship, support to junior engineers and applications staff.

Travel to customer locations as required (20–30%).

Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes, ensuring proper alignment with client needs.

Generate pricing quotations on behalf of customers for equipment supplied by LPE’s key vendors and our in-house value-add capabilities.

Provide sales support to Outside Sales Team, providing quotations as needed as well as technical expertise.

Education and Experience Profile

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Biological Systems, or related field) required.

Minimum of 10+ years of process engineering experience in sanitary process (pumps and valves) or related industries.

Strong knowledge of process design, sanitary equipment, and fluid systems.

Demonstrated experience leading customer projects from concept through execution. Professional communication and presentation skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.