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Product Engineer

Sulzer
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Easley, SC, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Sulzer is seeking an Applications Engineer to evaluate customer requirements and create technical and commercial proposals for clean water and municipal equipment solutions.
  • The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field, along with 0-5 years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Key responsibilities include reviewing customer RFQs, performing equipment sizing and selection, and supporting sales teams with technical guidance.
  • The position offers a salary of $70,000 to $90,000, depending on experience, and includes benefits such as 15 days of paid time off and a 401k plan with a 6% match.
  • Sulzer promotes a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment, recognized as a Top Employer in multiple countries.

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

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

What we offer you

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 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.




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