Pump Applications Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Build Solutions. Work With Customers. Make an Impact.

Pleuger is looking for an experienced Applications Engineer to join our growing U.S. team in Houston, Texas. If you have a strong technical background in pumps, rotating equipment, motors, or industrial equipment and enjoy working directly with customers, this could be a great opportunity to take your career to the next level.

In this role, you'll combine engineering expertise with customer interaction. You'll help customers solve challenging application problems, develop equipment solutions, support sales opportunities, and work with Pleuger engineering teams in the U.S. and Germany.

You'll spend most of your time working from our Houston location, with approximately 10–20% travel to customers and project sites across the U.S.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop pump and motor solutions based on customer application requirements
• Select and size submersible pumps, motors, and related equipment
• Review customer specifications, RFQs, drawings, datasheets, and technical requirements
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, calculations, and equipment selections
• Partner with Sales to develop solutions that are both technically sound and commercially competitive
• Serve as a technical resource for customers, consultants, and internal teams
• Join customer calls, meetings, technical presentations, and project discussions
• Support projects from the initial RFQ through delivery and execution
• Work directly with Pleuger's engineering and manufacturing teams in Germany on complex applications
• Troubleshoot technical issues and develop practical solutions
• Visit customer facilities and project sites when needed
• Support field service, commissioning, and startup activities when required
• Build strong, long-term relationships with customers and technical partners

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in Applications Engineering, Project Engineering, Technical Sales, or a similar role
• Hands-on experience with pumps, motors, rotating equipment, or industrial machinery
• Strong understanding of equipment selection and industrial applications
• Ability to understand and interpret technical specifications, drawings, and datasheets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with customers
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple opportunities or projects
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–20% within the U.S.
• Valid driver's license
• Strong written and spoken English
• German language skills are a plus, but not required

Experience That Will Stand Out

We'd especially like to hear from you if you've worked in:

• Oil & Gas
• Petrochemical
• Water & Wastewater
• Marine
• Industrial Process
• Mining
• Power Generation

Experience with submersible pump systems, large industrial pumps, or electric motors is a strong plus.

Why Join Pleuger?

You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing U.S. operation while working with a global engineering organization.

At Pleuger, you'll get:

• A technical role with direct customer exposure
• The opportunity to work on challenging industrial applications
• Close collaboration with experienced engineering teams in the U.S. and Germany
• A high degree of autonomy and ownership
• Exposure to major industrial and infrastructure projects
• International career opportunities
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment
• The backing of a company with nearly 100 years of experience in pump and motor technology

Compensation & Benefits

$80,000 – $120,000 base salary + annual performance bonus

Additional benefits include:

• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Company holidays
• Business travel expenses
• Professional development opportunities

Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and technical expertise.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're an experienced engineer who enjoys solving real-world technical problems, working with customers, and turning application requirements into effective engineering solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of Pleuger's growing U.S. team in Houston, TX.