Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Pump & Fluid Systems

Tencarva Machinery Company

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in Applications Engineering or related pump industry experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Preferred experience with pump OEMs or industrial pump distributors
  • Solid understanding of pump hydraulics and system applications
  • Proficient in interpreting specifications, contracts, and technical drawings
  • Familiarity with ERP and quotation tools as well as CAD software like SolidWorks
  • Strong communication skills and sound engineering judgment

Responsibilities

  • Review customer requirements, specifications, and application data
  • Perform pump sizing, selection, and configuration for various applications
  • Prepare accurate quotations, bills of material, and technical proposals
  • Develop schematics and supporting documentation as necessary
  • Support submittal development and technical reviews post-award
  • Coordinate with various teams to ensure project alignment
  • Maintain accurate records of projects and correspondence

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Partner with Sales Engineers to develop pump system solutions for industrial and municipal fluid handling applications, translating customer needs into equipment selections, quotations, and proposal packages that balance technical requirements with commercial viability.

Support projects through submittals, order review, and execution to help ensure the equipment delivered meets customer requirements and application specifications. Evaluate system conditions and performance, select pumps and supporting equipment, and collaborate with Sales Engineers, customers, vendors, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

*This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship (or transfer of sponsorship) at this time or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

What You'll Be Responsible For
  • Review customer requirements, specifications, drawings, and application data
  • Perform pump sizing, selection, and system configuration for industrial and municipal applications
  • Select supporting equipment and accessories based on application requirements
  • Prepare quotations, bills of material, and technical proposal packages
  • Develop schematics, layouts, and supporting documentation as needed
  • Review contract scope and specifications for compliance, documentation, calculations, and testing requirements
  • Support submittal development and technical review after award
  • Stay engaged after award to help ensure the equipment package and final deliverables remain aligned with the application and specifications
  • Work with vendors, purchasing, production, service, and sales to keep projects aligned and moving
  • Maintain accurate records of quotes, opportunities, projects, and correspondence
  • Develop and maintain expertise across assigned product lines, software tools, and pump applications


Insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Requirements

What We're Looking For
  • 3+ years of Applications Engineering or related pump industry experience required
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering or technical discipline required
  • Pump OEM or industrial pump distributor experience preferred
  • Understanding of pump hydraulics, pump construction, and system applications
  • Ability to interpret specifications, contracts, P&IDs, drawings, and technical submittal requirements
  • Experience working with ERP systems, quotation tools, or order management systems preferred
  • Experience with CAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools preferred
  • Ability to develop technically accurate proposals and bills of material
  • Strong communication skills and sound engineering judgment
  • Comfortable working through both pre-award and post-award phases of a project


Relevant Experience / Key Skills

Applications engineering, pump sizing, pump selection, hydraulic selection, pump systems, centrifugal pumps, vertical turbine pumps, municipal water, wastewater, industrial process pumps, technical proposals, bill of materials, submittals, order fulfillment, CAD, SolidWorks, rotating equipment.

The duties, responsibilities, and activities described above are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Additionally, please note that the job title for this posting is designed to be descriptive and may not reflect the official title used internally for job classification purposes.

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