Application Engineer I

Peerless Pump Company, a Grundfos subsidiary, is seeking an Application Engineer I to join our Industry Applications Engineering team. The role of Application Engineer is to provide technical support and quotations with regard to the selection, price, design and delivery impact that will meet or exceed customer expectations in alignment with departmental procedures. This role will communicate and collaborate with outside business partners, internal customers, and direct suppliers while adhering to corporate policy and procedure.

This position reports to the Industry Applications Engineer Team Lead and offers a hybrid work schedule, with three days at our Indianapolis, Indiana facility and two days working remotely from home

Why Peerless?

Peerless: having no equal; matchless, unrivaled. At Peerless, our team of experts come together with a common passion for manufacturing sustainable pumps that provide peace of mind. Our pumps create more reliable food supplies, clean and safe water, and keep life and property safe around the globe. For nearly a century, the Peerless brand has helped keep people safe where they live, work, and play. We are Pioneers. We are united. We are Peerless! Join our united team!

What is the job about?

• Analyze product specifications to determine technical requirements, including equipment selection, sizing, costing, and pricing.
• Collaborate with suppliers to obtain pricing, delivery schedules, and technical information.
• Create detailed work instructions to meet customer requirements, enhance production processes, and assist with purchasing.
• Provide comprehensive documentation to Project Management, including pricing, delivery schedules, design information, and customer specifications.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify causes of margin erosion and implement improvements for future projects.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and eliminating errors in the order-winning process.
• Champion teamwork and communication in alignment with company values and standards (Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost).
• Advocate for customer needs within the CSC, ensuring their requirements are met.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Complete special projects and perform other duties as required.
  
  

What do you need to apply?

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or business with equivalent experience in technical sales and manufacturing
• Previous experience in Engineering, Project Management and/or Sales in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including written with attention to detail
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office™ (Excel®, Word®, Access®, Power Point®, Projects®, Outlook etc.), AutoCAD (or other drafting tools), SAP and CRM systems
• Advanced understanding of pumps, construction, hydraulics, and application of rotating equipment
• Has high sense of urgency to meet or exceed customer expectations, and achieve daily commitments
  
  

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa.

What’s in it for you?

What are your goals? Here at Peerless it’s our mission to enable you develop and fulfil your aspirations, both career and personal. You’ll find that your fresh ideas will be welcomed and make a difference in how we conduct our business.

In addition, your day-to-day benefits as a regular, full-time employees include: 

• 5 paid holidays; paid time off for volunteering; up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k)-match program.
• Annual bonuses, parental support, engaging team buildings.   
  
  

Do you want to learn more?  

If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”.  

We look forward to hearing from you. 

If you would like to dig deeper into the Peerless universe, please visit us and check out why our employees are Peerless.

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