Applications Engineer

Applications 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.

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.

• 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 (