Application Engineer

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Role:

The Application Engineer will be responsible for selecting, rating, and quoting both standard and engineered heat transfer products to satisfy customer specifications in accordance with sound engineering practice.  This position will work with the sales team to produce quotes that drive sales and provide technical assistance to the sales team and customer.  The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to provide technical expertise to our salespeople, reps and distributors and customers in our Heat Transfer products.

This role offers the opportunity to apply engineering expertise across a variety of industries, including industrial manufacturing, HVAC, power generation, chemical processing, and water markets

Core Responsibilities:

Review customer specifications and select the optimal heat transfer solution.

Perform thermal analysis and equipment sizing for standard and engineered products.

Prepare technical and commercial quotations in partnership with sales and manufacturing teams.

Provide technical expertise to sales teams, representatives, distributors, and customers.

Support pricing strategies, market analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 procedures and support contract review activities.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.

Basic understanding of heat transfer principles, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.

Analytical, problem-solving, communication, and customer relationship management skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Autocad.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in application engineering, sales engineering, thermal systems, process equipment, heat exchangers, HVAC equipment, or related industrial products.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, P&IDs, engineering drawings, and industry standards.
• Salesforce CRM experience is a plus.
• Additional Information: Physical Demands and Work Environment
• The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and operate standard office equipment.
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to safely work around fabrication equipment, pumps, piping systems, valves, pressure vessels, and other industrial machinery.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting manufacturing or customer facilities.
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels and seasonal temperature variations.
• May occasionally be exposed to manufacturing, industrial, and construction site environments.
• Travel Requirements
• Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities, customer sites, representative and distributor locations, trade shows, and operating industrial plants may be required.

SALARY: The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000.   Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities.

Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation