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Senior Applications EngineerGreat Plains Industries โ Wichita, KS
Full Time | Onsite | 10โ15% Travel
Join a Team Where Innovation Runs DeepAt Great Plains Industries (GPI), engineering excellence and entrepreneurial spirit are part of our DNA. As a leader in flow meter technology and cloudโconnected fluid management solutions, we thrive on creating products that help move industries forward. Our FLOMEC Flow Meter & Instrumentation team is looking for a highly skilled, customerโfocused Senior Applications Engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, influencing product design, and serving as the technical authority for advanced applications.
If youโre energized by autonomy, technical depth, and meaningful customer impact, this is a great opportunity to grow with a company rooted in innovation and ready for the future.
Job SummaryThe Senior Applications Engineer is the goโto expert for flow meters and cloudโconnected measurement and fluid management solutions. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role leads complex customer applications, advanced integrations, and non-standard technical solutions. You will support strategic sales opportunities, collaborate on product direction, provide top-tier escalated support, and mentor technical team membersโplaying a key role in ensuring FLOMEC continues to deliver worldโclass solutions.
What Youโll Do- Analyze complex customer applications, define optimal technical solutions, and guide strategy during the sales process
- Serve as technical lead for highโvalue OEM and enterprise accounts
- Provide expert consultation on system-level design, feasibility, and tradeโoffs
- Troubleshoot flow meters and cloud-connected products via phone, email, video, and occasional onโsite visits
- Support warranty and return evaluations in partnership with internal teams
- Provide live, real-time support for installation, configuration, and system setup
- Act as the final escalation point for advanced hardware, software, and system integration issues
- Lead rootโcause analysis and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Product teams to drive longโterm solutions
- Mentor Product Technical Support team members and help develop their technical capabilities
- Lead or coโfacilitate advanced technical training for internal teams, distributors, and key customers
- Troubleshoot multiโvendor systems involving PLCs, SCADA, FMS, and control loops
- Recommend non-standard or customized solutions that balance technical risk and business value
- Provide structured, actionable feedback to Product Management and Engineering for roadmap planning
- Represent GPI as a technical ambassador at trade shows, customer visits, and industry events
- Document activities using CRM, ERP, and collaboration tools
- Develop advanced application notes, diagrams, and technical guidance
- Identify documentation gaps and create materials to prevent recurring support issues
- Adhere to all safety requirements, company policies, and ethical standards
This job description is not allโinclusive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Required Qualifications- Bachelorโs degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
- 7+ years in applications engineering, technical sales support, or systems engineering within industrial products
- Proven experience as a technical lead or escalation resource in customerโfacing environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience using CRM/ERP tools to document activities
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to master GPI, GPRO, and FLOMEC applications
- Strong timeโmanagement skills and ability to handle shifting priorities
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and followโthrough
Preferred Qualifications- Masterโs degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Experience developing and delivering technical training to diverse audiences
Job RequirementsPhysical Requirements- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to work at a computer and move throughout the factory floor for extended periods
- Ability to wear safety shoes, glasses, and related PPE
Working Conditions- 10โ15% travel to customer sites and trade shows
- Onsite role located at our Wichita, KS office
- Temperatureโcontrolled office environment with exposure to lab, manufacturing, warehouse, and customer environments
- Occasional hosting of onโsite customer visits and factory tours
BenefitsGPI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Group Health Insurance (Shared Cost)
- Group Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Profit-Sharing Bonus
- Paid Parental Leave
About Great Plains IndustriesMore than product. We are a family of innovation
Great Plains Industries (GPI) was built on the belief that engineering, ingenuity, and perseverance can create opportunities that last for generations. Founded by engineer Charlie Peer, GPI began as a small entrepreneurial venture that grew into a global leader with a strong familyโowned heritage.
In 1968, Charlie launched his first businessโAerospace Systems and Componentsโby designing an airโmixing valve for Learjet. As the aviation industry fluctuated, he recognized the stability and potential of the agriculture market. That insight led to the development of an evaporative air conditioning unit and a small transfer pump for combine cabsโproducts that became the foundation for the companyโs future. Through years of innovation, engineering excellence, and building teams fueled by entrepreneurial spirit, Great Plains Industries has grown into the home of the GPIยฎ, FLOMECยฎ, and GPROยฎ brands.
Today, our products serve a wide range of Industrial, Commercial, and Retail applicationsโincluding fuel, agriculture, chemicals, manufacturing, construction, mining, and oil & gas. Our legacy of durability, superior engineering, and strong customer relationships reflects our Midwestern values and deep commitment to the people and industries we serve.
In 2013, GPI expanded globally through the acquisition of Trimec Industries of Sydney, Australiaโnow Great Plains Industries Australia. As a leading manufacturer of flow meters and instrumentation, the addition of Trimec strengthened our global presence and upheld our tradition of reliability and worldโclass engineering across Asia and Europe.
Backed by the strength of our holding company, Great Plains Ventures, GPI is positioned for a long and exciting future. GPV continues to invest in manufacturing excellence, modernizing processes, developing strong teams, and pursuing strategic acquisitions that support longโterm growth.
With two manufacturing and sales locations, we proudly support customers across the globe with localized expertise and a commitment to innovation, quality, and service.