Freelance Control Valve Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We’re seeking driven, curious people who bring energy to what they do and see challenges as opportunities to learn and improve. Our team of co-owners values enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset, and we’re committed to putting those qualities to work on solutions that matter. If you’re ready to grow and make an impact, we’d love to be on your team.

The Applications Engineer – Flow Control & Valve Automation is a technical applications resource focused on control valves, automated valves, actuation, instrumentation, and related process automation solutions. This role partners closely with customers, Account Managers, engineering teams, and manufacturer partners to support the development of practical, reliable, and technically sound solutions for industrial applications.

This role combines technical application engineering, customer support, troubleshooting, and solution development to help deliver reliable and practical flow control solutions for industrial applications.

How you’ll make an impact:

Technical Application Support

• Support customers and Account Managers in identifying and developing flow control and process automation solutions
• Participate in technical discovery discussions to understand customer applications, operating conditions, process constraints, reliability concerns, and project requirements
• Assist with control valve sizing, selection, actuation, and solution development
• Help ensure proposed solutions are technically accurate, practical, and aligned with customer requirements
• Support technically complex opportunities through collaboration with manufacturer partners and internal teams

Flow Control Expertise & Troubleshooting

• Serve as a technical resource for flow control technologies including control valves, automated valves, positioners, instrumentation, and diagnostics
• Troubleshoot application, installation, startup, and operational issues in industrial environments
• Support root cause analysis and help identify corrective actions for customer challenges
• Assist customers and internal teams with commissioning and operational support when needed

Customer & Field Support

• Conduct joint customer visits with Account Managers and technical teams
• Build credibility with engineering, operations, maintenance, and reliability stakeholders
• Deliver technical presentations, application reviews, product demonstrations, and training sessions
• Help improve customer confidence through responsive technical support and high-quality solution development

Technical Enablement & Knowledge Sharing

• Support the development of flow control knowledge and application capability across the organization
• Provide hands-on coaching and technical guidance to Account Managers and internal teams
• Develop practical tools, templates, application guides, and best practices for common flow control applications
• Contribute to improving consistency and scalability in flow control solution development

Product Feedback & Continuous Improvement

• Provide structured feedback to manufacturer partners and internal stakeholders based on field experience and customer needs
• Identify recurring technical challenges, application gaps, and opportunities for solution improvement
• Support evaluation and validation of new technologies and solutions

Skills you’ll need:

• Strong knowledge of process control, flow control, and industrial process applications
• Understanding of control valves, valve actuation, instrumentation, and process automation systems
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and application-related issues in industrial environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical customer solutions
• High learning agility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Here’s what will set you apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Engineering Technology, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience in industrial applications, process automation, instrumentation, valve automation, or application engineering
• Experience with control valve sizing and selection
• Knowledge of manufacturers and technologies such as Emerson, Flowserve, Masoneilan, Samson, Valmet, Rotork, AUMA, or similar solutions
• Experience supporting customers in refining, chemical, oil & gas, water/wastewater, power, food & beverage, or other industrial process industries
• Ability to build strong working relationships with customers and manufacturer partners

Success Metrics

• Improved technical quality and consistency of flow control solutions
• Increased customer confidence and satisfaction
• Reduction in technical issues and application risk
• Increased organizational capability in flow control and process automation applications

• Improved responsiveness and support for technically complex opportunities

The Rewards:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(K) Match
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Career Development Opportunities

About AWC

As employee co-owners, we’re driven to do more than complete tasks; we build fulfilling careers by challenging assumptions and continually raising the bar. We embrace creative, innovative approaches to deepen our expertise and deliver real value to our customers.

We partner strategically with many of the world’s most recognized technology brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve complex problems. As experts in our partners’ technologies, we’re equipped to properly size, select, configure, and support the right solutions. Our goal is simple: combine caring, knowledgeable people with innovative technologies to help our customers succeed.

How We Win Together

We are committed to solving customer problems and welcome team members that want to be the trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else. Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together. Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect. We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.

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