KPW Application Engineer

Komline Pure Water is seeking an Application Engineer to support the sales and engineering teams through equipment selection, preliminary system design, cost estimating, and technical proposal development for water and wastewater treatment projects.

This role serves as a key connection between customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement, helping translate customer needs into practical treatment solutions. Working under the guidance of experienced engineering personnel, the Application Engineer will develop knowledge of treatment technologies and equipment while building the skills needed to independently manage application opportunities.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach with an interest in water treatment technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with application engineering, equipment sizing, preliminary system layouts, and cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Review customer requirements, water quality data, project specifications, drawings, and bid documents to identify treatment objectives and proposal requirements.
• Support the evaluation and selection of treatment technologies and equipment, including filtration, membrane systems, pumps, chemical dosing equipment, and related components.
• Perform preliminary engineering calculations to support system sizing and equipment selection under the guidance of senior engineering personnel.
• Prepare technical proposals, equipment data sheets, scope descriptions, specifications, and customer submittals.
• Identify and document design assumptions, scope exclusions, and deviations from customer specifications.
• Coordinate with procurement, vendors, and suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and technical information for equipment and system components.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, and controls teams to develop coordinated proposals.
• Respond to routine technical inquiries from customers, sales representatives, and channel partners.
• Maintain accurate opportunity information, proposal documentation, and customer requirements within the company’s CRM system.
• Support order handoff by ensuring that the agreed scope, technical requirements, and supporting documentation are clearly transferred to project management, engineering, and operations.
• Develop working knowledge of Komline Pure Water products, treatment applications, and competitive offerings.
• Assist in developing and maintaining sales tools, technical presentations, equipment specifications, and proposal templates.
• Participate in customer meetings, site visits, training programs, and industry events as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• One to four years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, process equipment, water or wastewater treatment, technical sales support, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with sales, engineering, operations, and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability and willingness to learn water treatment processes, equipment applications, and relevant industry standards.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% for customer visits, project support, training, and industry events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, media filtration, chemical dosing, or other water treatment processes.
• Familiarity with pumps, piping, valves, instrumentation, and packaged treatment equipment.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), project specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering design software.
• Experience preparing technical proposals, equipment selections, or cost estimates.
• Familiarity with CRM and ERP systems, such as Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Customer-facing experience through engineering, project management, technical support, or sales support roles.
• Familiarity with industrial manufacturing environments and engineered equipment solutions.

Work Environment and Travel

This position primarily involves office-based engineering and technical sales support, with collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams. Travel of up to 15% may be required for customer meetings, site visits, training, and industry events.