Sr. Application Engineer

SOMERSET STAFFING; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonus

Health Insurance

401k with match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Liquid Process Equipment (LPE), part of Holland Group, seeks a Senior Application Engineer to guide equipment integration in sanitary process plants. You will lead technical reviews, size equipment, prepare quotes, and support the Outside Sales Team across food and beverage industries.

A Bachelor's in Engineering and 10+ years in sanitary process engineering are required, with strong knowledge of process design, valves and pumps, and proficiency in AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Chemical, Mechanical, or Biological Systems preferred.
• 10+ years of process engineering experience in sanitary process equipment.
• Strong knowledge of process design, sanitary equipment, and fluid systems.
• Experience leading customer projects from concept through execution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews and present equipment recommendations to customers.
• Size and select equipment that meets sanitary standards and reliability.
• Review client P&IDs and drawings to determine optimal pump types and configurations.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and applications staff.
• Generate quotes and support Outside Sales with technical expertise.
• Travel to customer locations as required (20-30%).

Skills

Valves knowledge

SME with pumps

Quoting

Pricing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description:

Industry: Food & Beverages

Job Category: Engineering - Process

Liquid Process Equipment ( LPE ), is 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 in Kaukauna, WI, we re more than just a distributor we re a trusted partner in the process. With growth on the horizon and our recent move into a brand-new office building, the future has never looked brighter. 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.

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 LPE Equipment offerings.
• Provide technical mentorship and support to junior engineers and applications staff.
• Travel to customer locations as required (20 30%).

Inside Sales Support

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and process design software (AutoCAD or similar, preferred).

Candidate Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team-oriented with proven leadership skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Flexible, proactive, and solutions-driven.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary and annual bonus
• Company-subsidized Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life/Disability Insurance, HSA/FSA
• Retirement plan (401k) with net 4% employer match, plus 5% discretionary profit share plan

About Holland Group

LPE is part of Holland Group, a private, family-owned group of businesses with locations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Massachusetts, & Pennsylvania. We're building businesses to last, not flip. We re nimble, entrepreneurial, and growing fast without the burdens of big-company bureaucracy. The ideal candidate is excited about the role sought, but excited at the potential for future growth opportunities throughout Holland Group. The company deploys a best-in-class profit share program. We invest in our people, share our success, and are always on the lookout for future leaders. If you're ambitious, collaborative, and ready to grow your career, this is the place for you.

Current Holland Group Businesses:

Holland Applied Technologies

Liquid Process Equipment

Bio Fab Technologies

W.A. Tompkins

Skills and Certifications

[note: bold skills and certification are required]

Knowledge with valves

SME with pumps (Positive Displacement)

Quoting

Pricing

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $110,000 to $130,000

* Never repost *

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - Yes

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details

7+ to 10 years experience

Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Screening Questions

Do you have knowledge with quoting PD pumps?

Ideal Candidate

Extensive technical knowledge and experience with positive displacement pumps in the food/beverage industry. Sizing and quoting is highly preferred.