Job Description:

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for an Application Engineer to join our Kansas City, KS team. You will analyze, organize, and configure the application of centrifugal pumps to conform to customer requirements of a complex nature. This is a great opportunity to join a growing business making a positive impact on the world and work on a highly collaborative team, with significant opportunities for internal growth and development.

You will:

• Design and configure custom quotations to meet customer specifications & requirements.
• Review & interpret rotating equipment and pump requirements, engineering calculations, materials of construction, special requirements, pricing, replacement & interchangeability, and system design & evaluation.
• Provide technical information on product performance, auxiliary equipment needed, installation requirements, pricing estimates, instruction manuals, and delivery schedules as it relates to project specification and order processing.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, product management, supply, engineering firms, and end-users to ensure projects successfully make it to the bid-phase.
• Assist in product training to internal personnel and/or field sales and assist in product presentations to customers or distributors.
• Occasional travel may be required (up to 10%) for customer site visits or business meetings and training courses.

Key Qualifications: 

• Have earned a bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field. Candidates with an associate’s degree (A.S.) and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Experience with or knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, such as pumps, motors, valves, hydraulic systems, fluid handling systems, or rotating equipment.
• Ability to read technical schematics and plans, such as CAD drawings and bills of materials, to understand component level operations/function.
• Self-motivated, advanced problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and mechanical skills.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally with individuals both within and outside an organization.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $71000 - $131800/ year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.