Application Engineer I

Application Engineer I Indianapolis (onsite, hybrid) Come join a team that makes a difference here and around the world! Peerless Pump, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to join its IND BO AE Team.

The Application Engineer I provides 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, communicate and collaborate with outside business partners, internal customers, and direct suppliers while adhering to corporate policy and procedure.

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. The salary range for this position is $58,400-$87,325. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Peerless Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Peerless Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Why Peerless? Founded in 1923, Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries, Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough, reliable, and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno, Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where it’s needed most. Our product quality is second to none, but it’s our people who’ve made us Peerless for over 100 years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting, training, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development, growth, and innovation, Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career.

What is the job about? 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 fulfillment 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
• Perform work, promote teamwork and communicate in conjunction with Grundfos Values and our internal standards (Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost)
• Be a voice of the customer to the CSC, advocating for the customer’s needs
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Complete special projects as assigned and perform other duties as required

Work Relations: Position reports to the IND BO AE Team Lead. Serves as a member of the Applications Engineer team. Provides technical and pricing support to Peerless business partners.

What do you need to apply? We imagine you have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or business with equivalent experience in technical sales and manufacturing *required
• Previous experience in Engineering, Project Management and/or Sales in a manufacturing environment *preferred
• Competencies:
• 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 employee include:

• 5 paid holidays;
• paid time off for volunteering;
• up to 20 paid vacation days a year accrued by date of hire.
• 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 you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact recruiter at bhummel@peerlesspump.com.

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. I am PEERLESS! Peerless participates in E-verify and is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions subject to post offer drug screening and background checks. Peerless needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Peerless and Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant and pay transparency. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.