As an Applications Engineer, you will help customers and channel partners solve complex industrial application challenges with practical, value-driven flow control solutions. You will combine technical expertise with commercial judgment to evaluate customer needs, develop proposals, and deliver accurate quotations that support growth and long-term customer relationships.
Working closely with sales, engineering, operations, and other technical teams, you will play an important role in turning customer requirements into successful orders. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating across teams, and making a direct impact on customer satisfaction and business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support assigned customers and channel partners by responding to technical and commercial inquiries.
- Review customer requests and specifications to identify appropriate product and application solutions.
- Develop technical solution proposals that meet customer requirements and applicable standards.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and other internal teams as needed.
- Create clear, competitive technical and commercial quotations.
- Coordinate with sales teams and technical specialists to align proposals with customer needs and business objectives.
- Review incoming orders for technical accuracy, commercial terms, and completeness before order processing.
- Prepare complete order documentation and support the transfer of accepted orders to the appropriate internal teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field, plus 3–5 years of relevant experience; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Experience in an Applications Engineer, Inside Sales, Technical Sales, Sales Engineer, or similar customer-facing technical role.
- Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into practical technical and commercial solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting industrial equipment, engineered products, or flow control applications.
- Experience preparing technical proposals, quotations, cost estimates, and order documentation.
- Working knowledge of SAP or another enterprise resource planning system.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience collaborating with sales, engineering, operations, manufacturing, or supply chain teams.
Benefits
At Flowserve, you’ll find a range of options designed to support you and your family’s needs. We provide resources that help team members invest in their physical, mental, and financial well-being—regardless of role or life stage.
Our benefits may include:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement planning and financial wellness resources
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Parental leave
- Life, supplemental life, child, spousal, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Benefits may vary based on location, employment status, and applicable plans.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field, plus 3-5 years of relevant experience; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Experience as an Applications Engineer, Inside Sales representative, Technical Sales professional, Sales Engineer, or in a similar customer-facing technical role.
- Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into practical technical and commercial solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
- Experience supporting industrial equipment, engineered products, or flow control applications.
- Experience preparing technical proposals, quotations, cost estimates, and order documentation.
- Working knowledge of SAP or another enterprise resource planning system.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience collaborating with sales, engineering, operations, manufacturing, or supply chain teams.
Flowserve Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as strengthened with an enhanced 401(k) match, added employer contributions, and a shorter vesting schedule following recent plan changes. Feedback suggests this compares well with large‑company norms and is a notable part of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options is described as solid, complemented by life/disability insurance and an EAP. Feedback suggests overall health benefits are comprehensive for a large industrial employer.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a company match makes equity participation accessible and financially attractive. Feedback suggests this feature stands out versus typical offerings and adds meaningful value.
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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.
