Applications Engineer

About ITT::

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA:

Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions.Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, Ctreat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schrder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhtte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Motion Technologies:A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands includeFriction Technologies, KONIandAxtone.

Connect and Control Technologies:A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands includeITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace ControlsandkSARIA.

Position Summary:

The Applications Engineer provides technical and commercial support to the direct sales force in the areas of pump applications, proposal development, and order management. This role is responsible for performing detailed pump selections, reviewing complex specifications, preparing highquality proposals, providing technical guidance to customers, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring accurate and timely order processing.

This position may be located in Houston, Texas or Placentia, California.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review customer specifications and datasheets and prepare comprehensive, professional proposals.
• Utilize internal selection tools to determine optimal pump configurations, generate scope of supply, and process orders accurately.
• Provide technical guidance to Sales Engineers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to customer inquiries and support issue resolution with a high level of professionalism and accuracy.
• Obtain vendor quotations for auxiliary equipment and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between operations, engineering, and the customer to ensure seamless communication and project execution.
• Participate in customer and internal meetings to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
• Support Sales Engineers during customer visits, presentations, and technical discussions, as needed.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and team members.

Position Requirements:

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present technical information.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards (e.g., API, ANSI, Hydraulic Institute).
• Selfstarter who can work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Customerfocused mindset with professional responsiveness.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in rotating equipment is preferred, with a strong preference for direct experience in centrifugal pumps, pump packaging, or industrial fluidhandling systems.
• Experience with engineered to order products, proposal development, and specification review is preferred.
• Experience supporting sales teams or working in an applications engineering capacity is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering. Mechanical engineering preferred.
• Degrees or Certificates in other disciplines will be considered with relevant pump or rotating equipment experience.

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Equal Pay Act Statement:We aim to pay our ITTers fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on what they accomplish, but also on how they reflect ITTs values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.Equal Pay Act Range:Annual Salary Range is from $57,100 and $85,500 plus benefits & incentive plan.