On-Site Applications Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Communicate the needs of customers to Flowserve and be the customers’ primary source of information regarding design, application, installation, operation, and maintenance of our centrifugal and liquid ring vacuum pumps, and mechanical seals.  

• Act as liaison between customers and Flowserve’s sales engineers, reliability engineers, customer service, and manufacturing.  

• Troubleshoot technical problems at our customers’ sites and in-house at our Flowserve Quick Response Repair Center. 

• Complete projects requiring both hands-on and mathematical approaches such as failure analysis reports, product performance reports, etc. 

• Evaluate reports and data to support recommendations for improvement, replacement, or repair of equipment. 

• Present clear verbal and written technical explanations to customers, tailoring content, and style to the audience. 

• Implement and administer the mechanical seal standardization and customer specification process. 

• Help organize and ensure monthly “Bad Actor” meetings to maintain visibility on equipment performance.  

• Provide technical guidance about successful installation and operation of our products, ensuring that standardized installation procedures are followed. 

• Maintain data regarding customers’ equipment and parts inventories, responding with appropriate actions regarding inventory reduction and consolidation. 

• Maintain data in engineering systems; process engineering change notices; submit corrective action reports; and maintain current, accurate, organized files. 

• Help conduct technical training as needed for our customers. 

Requirements:

• BS Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree required.

• All levels of experience will be considered, including new grads and mid-career.

• In-plant operations experience highly desired.

• Some physical activity required (e.g., walking large customer sites, and ascending/descending ladders and staircases in multi-story facilities).

• May be required to meet certain medical and physical requirements to perform duties on customer operating facilities.

• Must have and maintain credentials to allow associates to obtain badging access to customer sites including but not limited to Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC), background check and drug screen, driver’s license, and safety training requirements.

Skills:

• Must have a strong customer focus and project a positive corporate image.

• Must be a team player, able to problem-solve and work constructively with customers and co-workers.

• Good organizational skills, able to establish priorities and work to specific deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Computer literate and savvy.

Benefits Starting From Day 1:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options)

• Life Insurance + Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Retirement Planning, 401(k) plan, & Financial Wellness Resources

• Educational Assistance Program

• Time off Policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid vacation)

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.