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Applications Engineer

ITT Inc. - English US
Placentia, CA Other
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026

About ITT:

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280 engineers, 1,700 active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations.

 

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

 

Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. 

 

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

 

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide daily support for the direct sales force in the areas of applications, proposal work and order processing/management. Specifically, this includes reviewing specifications, making pump selections, preparing proposals, providing technical support to customers, interfacing with vendors, processing orders, and expediting. This role can be located in Placentia, California; Colfax, North Carolina; or Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

 

Essential Responsibilities

May include:

  • Review customer specifications and prepare comprehensive professional proposals.
  • Use in-house created software to select optimal pumps, generate scope of supply, and submit orders.
  • Handle customer telephone inquiries.
  • Interface with outside vendors to solicit quotes for equipment.
  • Effectively process orders and manage any issues that arise.
  • Act as a liaison between operations and the customer.
  • Participate in sales calls with the Sales Engineer as part of development.
  • Provide technical support to customers.
  • Participate in pre-award meetings as required.
  • Develop effective rapport with customer contacts.

Position Requirements

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency with MS Office and pump selection software
  • Self-starter with a positive attitude
  • Highly organized with ability to handle multiple tasks with quick turnaround requirements
  • Knowledge of municipal water and wastewater systems is preferred
  • Knowledge of typical municipal tender process is preferred

Experience:

5 years’ experience in rotating equipment, ideally pumps.

 

Education:

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred 

 

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Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Annual Salary Range is from $65,600 and $98,200 plus benefits & incentive plan.

Salary : $65,600 - $98,200

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