Valve Solutions Engineer — Customer-Facing & Technical

NECI; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Vacation Time

10 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

NECI seeks an Application Engineer to own the full lifecycle of valve solutions for customers, from initial conversations to final delivery. This role sits between technical problem solving, customer engagement, and commercial results, ensuring the right configuration, sizing, and application approach.

You will collaborate with Account Managers and Order Management, bringing valve expertise to customer conversations and earning trust to get it right.

Qualifications

• Experience with valves, valve automation, process control, instrumentation, or related technologies.
• Ability to explain technical solutions clearly to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Proven experience in a customer-facing role and solving technical problems for customers.

Responsibilities

• Propose and sell valve solutions by listening to customer requirements and recommending configurations and applications.
• Grow NECI’s valve automation business across ball, butterfly valves, and related solutions.
• Achieve sales goals for new product initiatives by engaging in product launches and identifying customer needs.
• Provide technical start-up, calibration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution support.
• Coordinate on-time delivery by assessing customer needs and working with suppliers.
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities while maintaining CRM data.
• Partner with Account Managers on growth strategies and territory plans.
• Contribute to NECI’s quality management through continuous improvement and cross‑functional work.
• Stay updated through factory training and principal-based sessions.
• Keep the team informed of market conditions and competitive activity in the territory.

Skills

Valves knowledge

Customer-facing

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

NECI seeks an Application Engineer to own the full lifecycle of valve solutions for customers, from initial conversations to final delivery. This role sits between technical problem solving, customer engagement, and commercial results, ensuring the right configuration, sizing, and application approach.

You will collaborate with Account Managers and Order Management, bringing valve expertise to customer conversations and earning trust to get it right.