applications engineer

ROLE SUMMARY: ROLE SUMMARY: The Applications Engineer’s primary responsibility is to review customer specifications, make equipment selections, determine scope of supply, and to support sales engineers and customers by providing technical and commercial details regarding the proposed equipment. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS: REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or technical degree from four-year college or university or four to six years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. * 3+ years of pump or industrial industry experience * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Working knowledge of fluid mechanics, materials, and mechanical and electrical engineering specifications * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite * Time management skills and workload prioritization * Ability to work with geographically dispersed teams worldwide * Willingness to travel for the customer clarification and project kick-off meetings PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS: * Knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting Systems – Autocad or Equivalent * Knowledge of Product Data Management Systems – Windchill or Equivalent * 5+ years experience in pump / industry experience RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS: RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS: * Apply company standards and engineering best practices to make equipment selections to meet customer needs and specifications * Provide competitive and accurate cost estimates that meet the customer needs * Prepare professional and persuasive quotations to win orders following applicable policies and best practices * Provide technical and commercial assistance for Sales and Commercial Operations personnel * Be accountable and assure project scope of supply and cost includes all commercial and technical requirements detailed in the request for quotation received from the customer * Drive best cost initiatives and ensure clean orders are entered on the factory * Knowledge and application of applicable industry standards. * Create and maintain all opportunities quotes in designated business system and CRM platform. * Synergistic work in a team environment. JOB ADVERTISING TITLE: Applications Engineer PRIMARY POSTING LOCATION: Trappes, France JOB POSTING CATEGORY: Sales EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full time AUTO REQ ID: 56118BR COUNTRY: France Flowserve is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status. Click here to learn more. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers Click here to learn more. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.flowserve.jobs as result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to employment@flowserve.com. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as your subject line of your email. For more information, read the Accessibility Process.