Flowserve

Applications Engineer

Flowserve$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in control or automated valves.
  • Background in Applications Engineering or Technical Sales within flow control.
  • Experience with sizing/selection software and ERP systems.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% for site visits and sales support.

Responsibilities

  • Perform sizing, selection, and configuration of control valves and actuators.
  • Evaluate customer inquiries to generate technical and commercial proposals.
  • Serve as dedicated technical support for regional sales teams and key accounts.
  • Calculate pricing based on product costs and market solutions.
  • Conduct technical order acceptance and prepare orders for manufacturing.

Benefits

  • Ability to work from multiple locations in PA, TX, or LA.
  • Clear career advancement opportunities in engineering and sales.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, and 401(k) match.
  • Paid time off starting on day one.
Full Job Description

Flowserve is seeking a technically driven and commercially minded Applications Engineer to support our Quick Response Center (QRC) network and Valve Automation Business. In this high-impact position, you will act as a core product specialist—translating complex customer and sales representative requirements into engineered control valve, actuator, and instrumentation solutions.

You will work closely with regional sales teams, engineering groups, and QRC operations to handle technical evaluation, sizing/selection, cost estimations, and complete order execution for critical severe-service process applications.


Key Responsibilities
  • Technical Sizing & Selection: Perform sizing, selection, and configuration of control valves, actuators, positioners, and associated automation accessories.

  • Proposal & Quotation Development: Evaluate customer inquiries and requests for quotes (RFQs) to generate complete technical and commercial proposals.

  • Sales & Rep Support: Serve as a dedicated technical sales support resource for regional sales representatives and key account clients.

  • Cost Estimation & Pricing: Calculate pricing based on product cost structures, manufacturing requirements, and market sourcing solutions.

  • Order Review & Execution: Conduct technical order acceptance, engineering verification, and complete order preparation for plant manufacturing.


What We’re Looking For
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline.

  • Experience:3+ years of hands-on experience in control valves, automated valves, actuation systems, or flow control equipment.

  • Role Background: Prior experience as an Applications Engineer, Technical Inside Sales Representative, or Sales Support Engineer within flow control manufacturing or distribution.

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with sizing/selection software configurators, ERP systems, and technical specification reviews.

  • Mobility: Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed for site visits and sales support.


  • Multiple Location Options: Ability to sit out of our QRC facilities in Boothwyn (PA), Deer Park/Pasadena (TX), Baton Rouge (LA), or Imperial (PA).

  • Clear Career Progression: Enterprise growth opportunities across engineering, sales, and operations globally.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, vision, dental, robust 401(k) match, and paid time off starting on day one.

About Flowserve

Flowserve Corporation is an American multinational corporation that develops and manufactures flow control equipment such as valves, pumps, seals, and automation systems. It serves a wide range of industries including oil and gas, chemical, power generation, and water management. Flowserve has a global presence with over 18,000 employees in more than 55 countries. The company was founded in 1997, but its history dates back to the 1790s with the founding of Simpson & Thompson, a British pump manufacturer. Flowserve is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water usage.
Learn more about Flowserve
Size
15,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$115.9 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
-2.4%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
NASDAQ

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