Application Engineer/Sales Support-Internship

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.
People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.
At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

Position: Intern – Application Engineering / Sales Support

Reports to: Inside Sales Manager/Standard Business

Location: Richmond VA (On-Site)

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated to support our Application Engineering and Inside Sales team in Richmond, VA. This internship provides hands-on exposure to technical sales support, pump application know-how, engineering documentation, and data management within an international industrial environment.

The intern will assist with preparing basic quotations, maintaining Excel-based databases, and supporting internal and customer-facing presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Application Engineers with simple pump selections, quotations, and pricing requests
• Maintain and update Excel databases (quotes, product data, and internal tracking tools)
• Assist with sales support activities, including document preparation and data organization
• Create and update PowerPoint presentations for internal and customer use
• Help organize technical documentation, drawings, and specifications
• Perform general administrative and project-based tasks typical of an engineering intern role
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Order Management, and Engineering

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, tables, data organization)
• Familiarity with PowerPoint and basic presentation design
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Interest in engineering, industrial equipment, or technical sales support
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred (but Not Required)

• Exposure to technical or mechanical concepts
• Previous internship or co-op experience

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in a global engineering company
• Exposure to real-world engineering and sales support processes
• Mentorship from experienced Application Engineers
• Professional development in technical communication and data analysis
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Flexible schedule aligned with academic commitments

This job description has been approved by Human Resources and Management.

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.