Application Engineer

Pentair Overview

Pentair delivers industry leading products, services and solutions that help people make the best use of the resources they rely on most. Our technology moves the world forward by ensuring that water is plentiful, useful and pure, and that critical equipment and those near it are protected. Collaborating with industry partners, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other companies, we serve a wide variety of customers in the residential and commercial, industrial, food and beverage, infrastructure, and energy verticals. With 2016 revenues of $4.9 billion and approximately 26,000 employees worldwide, the company operates as One Pentair, driven by purpose, led by vision, guided by process, and united by its Win Right Values.

Job Summary

Position Summary:

Pentair is currently seeking an Application Engineer to analyze, organize, and layout the application of Company products to conform with customer requirements of a complex nature. In this role, the Application Engineer will service multiple regional sales offices and distributors, and cover municipal, industrial, commercial, fire, and agricultural markets. The role encompasses the total application engineering function. Interested candidates, who meet the requirements below, are encouraged to apply today!

Job Requirements & Skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes, organizes, and describes the application of Company products to conform to customer requirements. Supplies technical information on product performance, auxiliary equipment needed, installation requirements, pricing and delivery schedules.
• Determines product notification and/or design modification to adapt products to customer’s needs. Determines possible application of non-company products. Coordinates product design with the Engineering Department.
• Supplies technical data of product application to sales inquiries, instruction manuals, pricing sheets, etc., and prepares technical data and reports to establish information useable as a reference in a technical area.
• Direct the application of new products or modification of older products.
• Consult with customer and/or customer representative to plan or clarify job requirements.
• Assist in product training to internal personnel and/or field sales and assist in product presentations to customers or distributors.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required, or Bachelor’s Degree plus related experience
• 2+ years of related experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to communicate professionally with individuals both within and outside the organization
• Organizational skills required to respond to and meet multiple deadlines
• Self-motivated
• Technical knowledge and experience in sales of pumps and pumping equipment
• Experience in reading and understanding technical plans and specifications
• Strong customer service (internal and external) orientation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player & self-starter
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP

Additional Information

Company Overview

Pentair delivers industry leading products, services and solutions that help people make the best use of the resources they rely on most. Our technology moves the world forward by ensuring that water is plentiful, useful and pure, and that critical equipment and those near it are protected. Collaborating with industry partners, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other companies, we serve a wide variety of customers in the residential and commercial, industrial, food and beverage, infrastructure, and energy verticals. With 2016 revenues of $4.9 billion and approximately 26,000 employees worldwide, the company operates as One Pentair, driven by purpose, led by vision, guided by process, and united by its Win Right Values.

EEO Statement

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer.