Application Engineer I

Would you like to work in an international, innovative organization, where we produce high-quality solutions and are constantly looking to enhance existing and develop new offerings? Are you eager to utilize your technical expertise and support customers? Then we have an interesting position in Grundfos for you.

 What is the job about?

As an Application Engineer, you will provide technical support and quotations regarding the selection, price, design, and delivery impact that will meet or exceed customer expectations in alignment with departmental procedures. You will communicate and collaborate with outside business partners, internal customers, and direct suppliers while adhering to corporate policy and procedure.

 This position will operate on a hybrid schedule out of our Indianapolis, IN facility. Qualified candidates must have authorization to work in the USA without support.

Why Peerless?
Peerless: having no equal; matchless, unrivalled. 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!

Your main responsibilities:

• Review product specifications to determine technical requirements, including but not limited to equipment selection, sizing, costing, research requests for duplicate equipment from serial number records, and develop current pricing.
• Communicate with our direct suppliers for pricing, delivery, and technical information.
• Produce detailed and concise work instructions pertaining to customer requirements, production improvements, purchasing assistance, etc.
• Provide documentation to Project Management pertaining to pricing, delivery schedule, preliminary design information, and exceptions quoted to customer specifications, detailed listing of customer specifications reviewed at proposal phase, pattern research, etc.
• Post fulfilment project review to determine causes of margin erosion and improvements that can be made to reduce future margin erosion.
• Support continuous improvement, identify inefficiencies, and eliminate errors in the order winning process.
• Support continuous improvement, in order to achieve deliverables and maximize profit.
• Be a voice of the customer to the Customer Support Center, advocating for the customer’s needs

Your background

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply as well as those with previous experience in Engineering, Project Management and/or Sales in a manufacturing environment.

We imagine that you have:  

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or business with equivalent experience in technical sales and manufacturing or an Associate's degree in engineering technology with 2+ years work experience in manufacturing/production environment. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including written with attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office™ (Excel®, Word®, Access®, Power Point®, Projects®, Outlook etc.), AutoCAD (or other drafting tools), ERP and CRM systems – in Peerless we use SAP.
• Understanding of pumps, construction, hydraulics, and application of rotating equipment.
• A high sense of urgency to meet or exceed customer expectations, and achieve daily commitments

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.   

• Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly. 

• Long-term career development with regular dialogue, as well as continuous learning and development opportunities. 

• Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development. 

• Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.

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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 We look forward to hearing from you.