KSB SE & Co. KGaA
Application Engineer - Valves
KSB Inc. is seeking a dynamic and motivated Application Engineer - Valves to join our team. This role will encompass inside sales, applications engineering, and project management, requiring expertise in industrial valve applications. Location: Richmond, VA or Houston, TX DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the primary inside sales contact for industrial valve inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses to customer requests. Analyze customer specifications and application requirements to recommend suitable KSB valve solutions. Prepare and issue quotations, proposals, and technical submittals for valves and related equipment. Manage the full project lifecycle from quote to order fulfillment, ensuring alignment with customer needs and delivery schedules. Provide engineering support for valve selection, sizing, and technical troubleshooting. Work closely with Regional Sales Managers, distributors, and customers to develop and maintain strong relationships. Coordinate internally with KSB factories, procurement, and logistics to ensure smooth execution of customer orders. Maintain CRM records and documentation to track sales activities, customer interactions, and project statuses. QUALIFICATIONS: Required:
Prior experience in industrial valve sales, applications engineering, or project management. Familiarity with valves used in Power Generation, Pulp & Paper, Chemical, Industrial, Oil & Gas, or Water industries. Strong technical knowledge of industrial valves, including materials, configurations, and applications. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and CRM tools.
Preferred but not required:
Experience with control valve sizing and selection. Understanding of industry specifications and standards related to industrial valves.
Education / Experience:
B.S. degree in Engineering with at least two years of experience of centrifugal pump engineering and application. Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
Drug screening and background checks required. (EOE/M/F/D/V) Drug Free Environment KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.
KSB Inc. is seeking a dynamic and motivated Application Engineer - Valves to join our team. This role will encompass inside sales, applications engineering, and project management, requiring expertise in industrial valve applications. Location: Richmond, VA or Houston, TX DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the primary inside sales contact for industrial valve inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses to customer requests. Analyze customer specifications and application requirements to recommend suitable KSB valve solutions. Prepare and issue quotations, proposals, and technical submittals for valves and related equipment. Manage the full project lifecycle from quote to order fulfillment, ensuring alignment with customer needs and delivery schedules. Provide engineering support for valve selection, sizing, and technical troubleshooting. Work closely with Regional Sales Managers, distributors, and customers to develop and maintain strong relationships. Coordinate internally with KSB factories, procurement, and logistics to ensure smooth execution of customer orders. Maintain CRM records and documentation to track sales activities, customer interactions, and project statuses. QUALIFICATIONS: Required:
Prior experience in industrial valve sales, applications engineering, or project management. Familiarity with valves used in Power Generation, Pulp & Paper, Chemical, Industrial, Oil & Gas, or Water industries. Strong technical knowledge of industrial valves, including materials, configurations, and applications. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and CRM tools.
Preferred but not required:
Experience with control valve sizing and selection. Understanding of industry specifications and standards related to industrial valves.
Education / Experience:
B.S. degree in Engineering with at least two years of experience of centrifugal pump engineering and application. Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
Drug screening and background checks required. (EOE/M/F/D/V) Drug Free Environment KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.