Applications Engineer

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Job Summary

The Applications Engineer is responsible for evaluating customer requirements and developing technical and commercial proposals for clean water/municipal equipment solutions. This role serves as a critical link between customers, sales teams, and internal engineering/manufacturing to ensure accurate, timely, and competitive responses to inquiries. This position operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment supporting distributors, OEMs, EPCs, and end users across a wide range of applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Proposal & Technical Evaluation

• Review customer RFQs, specifications, and datasheets to determine appropriate product selection
• Perform pumping equipment sizing, selection, and configuration
• Generate detailed quotations including scope, pricing, and lead time

Customer & Sales Support

• Serve as a technical resource for internal sales teams and external customers
• Support distribution network with product selection, troubleshooting, and application guidance
• Participate in distributor and customer calls, visits, and training as needed

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with the Project Management team to define documentation packages, testing requirements, and customer deliverables early in the quotation phase to ensure accurate scope, compliance, and execution readiness.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain to confirm feasibility, lead times, and costing
• Ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal capabilities

Quote and Opportunity Management

• Manage multiple RFQs simultaneously in a high-volume environment
• Maintain accurate records of opportunities, quotes, and communications in Salesforce (CRM system)

Continuous Improvement & Team Support

• Identify opportunities to improve quoting efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
• Support development of tools, templates, and documentation
• Assist in training new team members and sharing application knowledge

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Some travel may be required (<10%)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications:

• Required

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field.

• 0-5 years of related engineering experience (industrial, applications, pumps & hydraulics preferred)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Willingness to travel as needed

• Preferred

• Experience with pumps, fluid systems, or rotating equipment

• Exposure to reading specifications and technical drawings

• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce) and/or ERP systems (SAP)

• Experience working with distributors or in a customer-facing role

What we offer you

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• 12 Company Paid Holidays per year
• Annual Bonus Program
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance
• 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with Immediate Vesting
• Company Paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• Quarterly Gym Reimbursement

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.