What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineering Co-op (Fall 2026) position at ITT Inc.?
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
Position Title: Applications Engineering Co-op (Fall 2026)
Reports to: Applications Engineering Manager
Location: 8511 Norcross Rd, Colfax, NC 27235
This is a full-time (40 hour per week), non-exempt position reporting to our location in Colfax, NC.
Must be available during the Fall 2026 term.
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.
Essential Responsibilities
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. (Junior or Senior / Senior preferred)
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
Position Title: Applications Engineering Co-op (Fall 2026)
Reports to: Applications Engineering Manager
Location: 8511 Norcross Rd, Colfax, NC 27235
This is a full-time (40 hour per week), non-exempt position reporting to our location in Colfax, NC.
Must be available during the Fall 2026 term.
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.
Essential Responsibilities
- 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.
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. (Junior or Senior / Senior preferred)