Flowserve is seeking a technically driven and commercially minded Applications Engineer to support our Baton Rouge Quick Response Center (QRC) and Valve Automation Business. In this high-impact position, you will act as a core product specialist—translating complex customer and sales representative requirements into engineered control valve, actuator, and instrumentation solutions.
You will work closely with regional sales teams, engineering groups, and QRC operations to handle technical evaluation, sizing/selection, cost estimations, and complete order execution for critical severe-service process applications.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Sizing & Selection: Perform sizing, selection, and configuration of control valves, actuators, positioners, and associated automation accessories.
Proposal & Quotation Development: Evaluate customer inquiries and requests for quotes (RFQs) to generate complete technical and commercial proposals.
Sales & Rep Support: Serve as a dedicated technical sales support resource for regional sales representatives and key account clients across the Gulf Coast region.
Cost Estimation & Pricing: Calculate pricing based on product cost structures, manufacturing requirements, and market sourcing solutions.
Order Review & Execution: Conduct technical order acceptance, engineering verification, and complete order preparation for plant manufacturing.
Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience with control valves, automated valves, actuation systems, or process flow control equipment.
Role Background: Prior experience as an Applications Engineer, Technical Inside Sales Representative, or Sales Support Engineer within industrial manufacturing or distribution.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with sizing/selection software configurators, ERP systems, and technical specification reviews.
Mobility: Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed for site visits and sales representative support.
Skills Required
- BS or BA degree in relevant field and 3+ years relevant experience
- Experience with control valves, including sizing and selection of valve, actuator, and accessories
- Experience calculating pricing based on costs and sourcing market solutions
- Experience as an Applications Engineer or similar role (inside sales representative, engineer for automated valves)
- Willingness/ability to travel up to 25%
- Good communication skills
- Strong technical acumen and analytical thinking
- ERP knowledge
- Experience with common MS Office applications
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What We Do
Flowserve is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pumps, valves and seals with over 19,000 employees in over 60 countries. Built on more than 50 world-renowned heritage brands, the equity and customer loyalty we have earned over the past 220 years is the foundation of our leadership position across the globe.
