Product Engineer

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.