Application Engineer I Job Description Peerless: having no equal; matchless, unrivaled. At Peerless, a Grundfos subsidiary, our team of experts come together with a common passion for manufacturing sustainable pumps that provide peace of mind. Our pumps create more reliable food supplies, clean and safe water, and keep life and property safe around the globe. For nearly a century, the Peerless brand has helped keep people safe where they live, work, and play. We are Pioneers. We are united. We are Peerless! Join our united team! **What is the job about?** As an Application Engineer I you will provide technical support and quotations regarding the selection, price, design and delivery impact that will meet or exceed customer expectations in alignment with departmental procedures. You will communicate and collaborate with outside business partners, internal customers, and direct suppliers while adhering to corporate policy and procedure. This position reports directly to our Industry Applications Engineer Team Lead and will operate out of the Indianapolis, IN facility in a hybrid function. Please note that relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have the authorization to work in the USA without support. **Your main responsibilities:** + Review product specifications to determine technical requirements, including but not limited to equipment selection, sizing, costing, research requests for duplicate equipment from serial number records, and develop current pricing. + Communicate with our direct suppliers regarding pricing, delivery, and technical information. + Produce detailed and concise work instructions pertaining to customer requirements, production improvements, purchasing assistance, etc. + Provide documentation to Project Management pertaining to pricing, delivery schedule, preliminary design information, and exceptions quoted to customer specifications, detailed listing of customer specifications reviewed at proposal phase, pattern research, etc. + Post fulfillment project review to determine causes of margin erosion and improvements that can be made to reduce future margin erosion + Support continuous improvement, identify inefficiencies, and eliminate errors in the order winning process, aiming to achieve deliverables and maximize profit. + Perform work, promote teamwork and communicate in conjunction with Grundfos Values and our internal standards (Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost). + Be a voice of the customer to the CSC, advocating for the customer’s needs. **Your background** We imagine that you have: + Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or business with equivalent experience in technical sales and manufacturing. + Previous experience in Engineering, Project Management and/or Sales in a manufacturing environment (preferred). + Strong interpersonal and communication skills including written with attention to detail. + Working knowledge with Microsoft Office™ (Excel®, Word®, Access®, Power Point®, Projects®, Outlook etc.). Desirable: AutoCAD (or other drafting tools), SAP and CRM systems. + Advanced understanding of pumps, construction, hydraulics, and application of rotating equipment preferred. + High sense of urgency to meet or exceed customer expectations and achieve daily commitments. + The ability to operate out of the Indianapolis, Indiana facility in a hybrid function. Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). **What’s in it for you?** What are your goals? Here at Peerless it’s our mission to enable you develop and fulfil your aspirations, both career and personal. You’ll find that your fresh ideas will be welcomed and make a difference in how we conduct our business. In addition, your day-to-day benefits as a regular, full-time employees include: + Paid time off for volunteering; up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year. + Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k)-match program. + Annual bonuses, parental support, engaging team buildings. + Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly. + Long-term career development with regular dialogue, as well as continuous learning and development opportunities. **Do you want to learn more?** If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking **“Apply”** . **We look forward to hearing from you.** If you would like to dig deeper into the Peerless universe, pleasevisit us (https://www.peerlesspump.com/) and check out why our employees arePeerless (https://www.peerlesspump.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/I-AM-Peerless-We-Are-Peerless.mp4) . _Grundfos needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an_ _applicant (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights.pdf)_ _and_ _pay transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)_ _. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities._ Information at a Glance **Job details** Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working) Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Contract Type: Full-Time Employment Type: Regular