Junior Application Engineer

About ITT:

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. 

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions.Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C’treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

Position Summary

Support global sales teams by preparing technical and commercial proposals for centrifugal pump solutions. This role involves reviewing customer inquiries, assisting with pump selection and quotation preparation, coordinating with internal teams and suppliers, and supporting order processing from quotation through to handover. The successful candidate will help ensure accurate, timely customer support while contributing to sales growth initiatives and maintaining compliance with company policies and standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support of sales teams worldwide in preparing technical and commercial proposals
• Review and process technical and commercial inquiries and customer specifications within defined deadlines
• Assist in selection and configuration of centrifugal pumps
• Obtaining technical and commercial quotations from suppliers for buy-outs and accessories
• Coordinate technical and commercial clarification with internal departments
• Support selling price calculations for standard and project quotations.
• Assist Sales during customer discussions and contract clarifications.
• Support order clarification and the order-entry process.
• Ensure smooth order entry and hand-over to order handling team
• Support quotation tracking and follow-up activities.
• Participate and support in market and competitor analysis activities.
• Contribute to the development of sales and growth initiatives.
• Comply with company policies and guidelines regarding quality, environment, ESH and data protection

Position Requirements

• Strong technical interest and willingness to learn
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in an international environment
• Solution-oriented mindset
• Team player with proactive attitude
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated and eager to develop professionally

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Initial experience through internships, project work, or practical training is an advantage but not required
• Knowledge of pump technology, process engineering or industrial plant engineering is an advantage but not required
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems is beneficial but not required
• Fluent in written and spoken English, German language skills are an advantage
• Willingness to travel (10-20%)