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Sulzer ist ein führendes Ingenieurunternehmen mit einer stolzen Tradition der Innovation. Werden Sie Teil unseres globalen Teams, um Ihr Fachwissen zu erweitern und innovative Lösungen zu entwickeln, die eine prosperierende und nachhaltigere Gesellschaft ermöglichen. Was Sie erwartet 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 Key Traits for Success: • Comfort with ambiguity: Not every RFQ is clean. Must be able to fill in gaps and make sound assumptions • Ownership mentality: Takes responsibility for quotes from start to finish • Bias for action: Ability to move quickly without sacrificing accuracy • Communication under pressure: Handles demanding customers and urgent timelines professionally • Desire for growth into sales: Motivated to develop customer-facing and revenue-driving skills over time • Commercial mindset: Interest in understanding not just what to quote, but how to win the business • Team-oriented: Willing to collaborate and support others in a shared workload environment Wir bieten What We Offer You • 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays • 401k plan with a 6% match • Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability • Health savings account matching • Motivating wellness program • Employee Assistance Program • Paid paternal leave • Gym reimbursement Sulzer ist ein Arbeitgeber, der Chancengleichheit fördert. Wir glauben an die Stärke einer vielfältigen Belegschaft und setzen uns für ein integratives Arbeitsumfeld ein. Wir sind stolz darauf, in Brasilien, Kanada, China, Finnland, Deutschland, Irland, Mexiko, der Schweiz, Südafrika, Großbritannien und den USA als Top-Arbeitgeber 2026 ausgezeichnet worden zu sein.