We are looking for a technically sharp Applications Engineer to join our Sales & Marketing team. In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for selecting, quoting, and troubleshooting IFS pump and control products for domestic and international sales channels. You'll work closely with distributors, end users, and internal teams to expand IFS's market share across key industries worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Engage directly with distributors and end users to identify pump selection criteria and application requirements.
- Match customer needs to the right IFS products — pumps, controls, replacement parts, and accessories.
- Prepare accurate product quotations from published price lists and product data sheets.
- Identify and understand competitor products and their IFS equivalents to support the sales team.
- Work with the Controls group to develop engineered control panel requirements based on application logic.
- Refer end users to the IFS distributor network across four key markets: Industrial, Wastewater, Mining, and Dewatering.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in a sales engineering or applications engineering role.
Technical Skills
- Ability to read pump performance graphs; knowledge of pump construction and materials a plus.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics; control panel logic familiarity a plus.
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel; CAD/SolidWorks experience a plus.
- Experience with an ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central a plus.
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Skills & Traits
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills — both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong customer service orientation and business acumen.
- Fast learner who builds on knowledge and takes initiative.
- Strong attention to detail and a collaborative team mindset.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to support outside sales and training efforts.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation/11 Paid Holidays)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD
- Employer paid: HSA contributions, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
- Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Bonus
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening (non-THC).
About IFS
Industrial Flow Solutions™ (IFS) is a global company headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, with additional facilities in Monselice, Italy. We specialize in the design, manufacture, sales, and service of wastewater pumps and controls. Our product lineup includes OverWatch® Direct In-Line Pump Systems, BJM Pumps®, Dreno Pompe, Stancor®, Oil Minder®, and DERAGGER®—solutions ideal for municipal, industrial, commercial, and residential applications.
With several patents and decades of combined technical and application experience, IFS supports its partners through every stage of the process, from design and build to testing, installation, and post-installation support. Our New Haven facility is ISO 9001 certified through NQA and features a state-of-the-art, in-house testing facility built to Hydraulic Institute Standards, enabling comprehensive testing with rapid results.
Find out more about what we do at www.flowsolutions.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
