This is a full-time role for an Application Engineer within Georg Fischer Piping Systems India. The role involves supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities by providing technical expertise on GF products and solutions. The Application Engineer will interact closely with sales teams, distributors, consultants, and customers to ensure accurate product selection, seamless project execution, and high customer satisfaction.
Key responsibilities include interpreting customer requirements, preparing technical proposals, generating Bills of Materials (BoM) from drawings, coordinating customized prefabrication, and supporting on-site activities. The role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Product Management, Supply Chain, Customization Centers, and Sales.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support sales teams by providing technical guidance on product selection and application engineering.
- Prepare technical offers, sizing, and configuration of GF valves, pipes, fittings, and systems based on project requirements.
- Coordinate with customization and production teams to deliver engineered solutions, including prefabrication and customized assemblies.
- Review and interpret customer drawings (P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings) to derive accurate Bills of Materials.
- Assist in creating plant layout concepts and project-specific technical documents.
- Provide technical support during project execution, including site visits when required.
- Respond to technical inquiries from customers, consultants, and channel partners.
- Ensure technical accuracy and error-free submission of proposals and documents.
- Maintain alignment with GF standards, guidelines, and corporate values.
- Collaborate closely with sales managers to help nurture leads, support conversions, and enhance overall customer experience.
- Maintain relationships with Stakeholders to drive the customized project.
- Track Materials as per BOQ by working along with SCM team and identify key risks and mitigate them.
Qualifications & Other Requirements
- Education: B.E. or B.Tech. in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related engineering fields.
A master’s degree or specialization in piping/industrial engineering will be an advantage. - Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in application engineering, proposals, piping systems, industrial equipment, or technical customer support.
- Strong understanding of piping systems, thermoplastics, industrial valves, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.
- Experience working with CAD tools, ERP systems.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel for customer meetings, site visits, and technical support.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of regional languages will be an added advantage.
- Team player with strong organizational skills and a customer-centric mindset.
Contact person:
Mitali Wadekar Generalist, People Team [email protected]Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button. The recruiter’s email is for enquiries only.
Skills Required
- B.E. or B.Tech. in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or a related engineering field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in application engineering, proposals, piping systems, industrial equipment, or technical customer support
- Strong understanding of piping systems, thermoplastics, industrial valves, P&IDs, and engineering drawings
- Experience working with CAD tools and ERP systems
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Willingness to travel for customer meetings, site visits, and technical support
- Proficiency in English
- Teamwork, organizational skills, and a customer-centric mindset
- Master's degree or specialization in piping or industrial engineering
- Knowledge of regional languages
What We Do
GF – with its three divisions GF Piping Systems, GF Casting Solutions, and GF Machining Solutions – offers products and solutions that enable the safe transport of liquids and gases, as well as lightweight casting components and high-precision manufacturing technologies. As a sustainability and innovation leader, GF strives to achieve profitable growth while offering superior value to its customers for more than 200 years. Founded in 1802, the Corporation is headquartered in Switzerland and present in 34 countries with 138 companies, 60 of which are production companies with 83 facilities. GF’s 15’207 employees worldwide generated sales of CHF 3’998 million in 2022.
