Founded in 1923, Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries, Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough, reliable, and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno, Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where it’s needed most. Our product quality is second to none, but it’s our people who’ve made us Peerless for over 100 years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting, training, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development, growth, and innovation, Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career.

 

Are you passionate about solving complex technical challenges and delivering engineered solutions that exceed customer expectations? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

 

As our new Application Engineer, you will be providing expert technical support and engineered quotations—spanning part and pump selection, sizing, pricing, and design—to deliver solutions that meet and exceed customer requirements while driving continuous improvement across the order-winning process. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing:

 

As a key part of the Fire Applications Engineering team, you'll create impact by bridging the gap between customer needs and factory capabilities, ensuring every solution is technically sound, competitively priced, and delivered on time.

 

 

Your main responsibilities include:

• • Review product specifications to determine technical requirements including part, pump and equipment selection, sizing, costing, and pricing development
  • Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to obtain pricing and technical information for accurate proposals
  • Provide detailed customer-specific requirements to Project Management, production, and purchasing. Including pricing, preliminary design information, and specification exceptions
  • Be the voice of the customer to the factory, advocating for the customer’s needs.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate inefficiencies and errors throughout the order-winning process
  • Complete all projects as assigned and perform other duties as required in conjunction with Grundfos Values
  • Conduct post-fulfillment project reviews to identify causes of margin erosion and implement improvements to protect future profitability

What makes you a great fit:

 

Above all, you are a technically minded professional with strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a high sense of urgency, someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, sales, and customer advocacy. We would also imagine that you have:

 

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or business with equivalent technical sales and manufacturing experience, or equivalent experience
• Understanding of pumps, hydraulics, fire listings, and rotating equipment applications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and familiarity with SAP, Salesforce, or CRM systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail

 

It is a plus if you also:

 

• Have previous experience in the Fire Pump market, engineering, project management, or sales within a manufacturing environment
• Have experience with continuous improvement methodologies
• Have customer facing experience 

 

 

Please note that relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have the authorization to work in the USA without support.

 

 

The salary range for this position is $58,400 to $87,352 per year.   Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s & Peerless Pump Company total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Certain roles are eligible to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization. To learn more about our benefits, please visit: Grundfos Benefits

Why you will love working here: 

 

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.

 

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

 

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

 

If you would like to dig deeper into the Peerless universe, please visit us and check out why our employees are Peerless.

 

Peerless is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact hrservices@grundfos.com. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

 

We look forward to hearing from you!