Flowserve
Flow control pumps, valves, seals, automation
Applications Engineer
Local travel using a personal vehicle and some overnight travel are required; work also occurs at customer facilities and a repair center in Detroit, Michigan.
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical degree is required.
- Knowledge of the design, materials, and operational requirements of mechanical seals and rotating equipment, especially centrifugal and liquid ring vacuum pumps, is required.
- In-plant operations experience is highly desired.
- The candidate must maintain a strong customer focus and project a positive corporate image.
- The candidate must be able to problem-solve and work constructively with customers and co-workers.
- The candidate must have good organizational skills, be able to establish priorities, and work to specific deadlines.
- The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The candidate must be computer literate and technologically capable.
- Local travel using a personal vehicle and some overnight travel are required.
- The role requires some physical activity, including walking large customer sites and ascending or descending ladders and staircases in multi-story facilities.
- The candidate may be required to meet medical and physical requirements to work at customer operating facilities.
- The candidate must maintain credentials for badging access to customer sites, including a Transportation Worker Identification Credential, background check, drug screen, driver's license, and required safety training.
- Communicate customer needs to Flowserve and serve as the primary source of information regarding the design, application, installation, operation, and maintenance of centrifugal and liquid ring vacuum pumps and mechanical seals.
- Act as a liaison between customers and Flowserve sales engineers, reliability engineers, customer service, and manufacturing.
- Troubleshoot technical problems at customer sites and at the Flowserve Quick Response Repair Center.
- Complete hands-on and mathematical projects, including failure analysis reports and product performance reports.
- Evaluate reports and data to support recommendations for equipment improvement, replacement, or repair.
- Present clear verbal and written technical explanations to customers, tailoring the content and style to the audience.
- Implement and administer the mechanical seal standardization and customer specification process.
- Help organize and ensure monthly Bad Actor meetings to maintain visibility on equipment performance.
- Provide technical guidance on successful product installation and operation and ensure standardized installation procedures are followed.
- Maintain data regarding customer equipment and parts inventories and take appropriate action regarding inventory reduction and consolidation.
- Maintain data in engineering systems, process engineering change notices, submit corrective action reports, and maintain current, accurate, organized files.
- Help conduct technical training for customers as needed.
- In-plant operations experience.
About the company
Flowserve is a global provider of flow control equipment and services for major industries such as oil and gas, chemical, power generation, and water management. It designs, manufactures, and services pumps, valves, seals, and automation solutions to move and regulate fluids in large industrial systems. Its offerings include both new equipment sales and aftermarket services like maintenance, repair, and optimization of installed assets, supported by a network of manufacturing facilities, service centers, and sales offices. The company differentiates itself through its engineering expertise, broad product portfolio, and global footprint that enables customized, reliable solutions for complex operations. Flowserve aims to help customers operate safely and efficiently by ensuring high performance and long asset life through effective flow control and system reliability.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1912
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 adjusted EPS reached $0.95, and full-year guidance rose to $4.05-$4.20.
- Backlog hit $3.34 billion in Q2 2026, supporting deliveries into 2027.
- Nuclear bookings topped $110 million in Q2 2026, benefiting from AI-driven power demand.
What critics are saying
- Starboard Value attacked execution in May 2026, forcing management under constant margin scrutiny.
- Energy Recovery sued Flowserve on October 28, 2025; a damages ruling threatens desalination revenue.
- Organic sales fell about 1% in 2026; another miss weakens valuation before 2030.
What makes Flowserve unique
- Flowserve's Trillium valves deal closed June 30, 2026, deepening nuclear capabilities.
- Flowserve's aftermarket business posted record $700 million bookings in Q2 2026.
- Flowserve targets 20% adjusted operating margin by 2030, signaling durable process advantage.
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↑ 2%MD Sass, a boutique asset management firm, initiated a position in Flowserve Corporation during Q2 2026, highlighting the industrial flow management equipment company in its investor letter. The firm's thesis centres on nuclear power, noting that Flowserve is a leading supplier of highly engineered pumps and valves for nuclear reactors. These mission-critical components operate under extreme conditions and are difficult to replace due to regulatory requirements, creating attractive economics and long-term revenue streams. The company's adjusted operating margins reached 14.8% in 2025, up 300 basis points year-on-year, with management targeting approximately 20% by 2030. As of Q2 2026, 51 hedge funds held Flowserve shares, up from 48 the previous quarter. The stock closed at $80.33 on 28 August 2026.
Flowserve reported Q2 revenues of $1.17 billion, down 1.6% year-on-year, exceeding analyst expectations by 0.9%. The flow control equipment manufacturer posted mixed results, with full-year earnings per share guidance beating expectations but next-quarter revenue guidance missing significantly. The company delivered the weakest guidance update and slowest revenue growth amongst its gas and liquid handling peers. Despite this, Flowserve shares rose 12.7% following the report and currently trade at $78.80. The gas and liquid handling sector showed strong Q2 performance overall. The 11 tracked companies in this segment beat consensus revenue estimates by 2.1% on average, though next quarter's guidance came in 0.8% below expectations. Share prices across the sector have risen 3.4% on average since results were announced.
Flowserve Corporation trimmed its full-year growth outlook following a decline in organic sales of approximately 1%. The industrial pump and valve supplier faced activist investor pressure questioning management execution. According to Voya Investment Management's second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Flowserve accounted for 1.38% of its Dynamic Small Cap Fund portfolio but detracted from performance during the quarter. The fund's machine learning models had initially taken a positive view of the company's valuation and short interest features. As of 14 August 2026, Flowserve shares closed at $80.87, giving the company a market capitalisation of $10.28 billion. Despite the quarterly setback, the stock gained 51.95% over the previous 52 weeks. At the end of the first quarter, 48 hedge funds held positions in Flowserve, down from 51 the previous quarter.
Flowserve appoints Ajay Agrawal to Board of Directors. Flowserve Corporation announced on August 5th that its Board of Directors has elected Ajay Agrawal as a member of the Board of Directors, and appointed him to serve on the Organization and Compensation Committee and Technology, Innovation and Risk Committee, effective August 5, 2026. "We are incredibly excited to welcome Ajay to Flowserve's Board," said Scott Rowe, Flowserve President and Chief Executive Officer. "Ajay's unique combination of portfolio leadership, aftermarket expertise and disciplined M&A experience across multiple industries will bring valuable perspective to Flowserve's Board and management team as we strengthen our leading position serving the world's critical industries and execute our long-term growth strategy." Mr. Agrawal currently serves as the Chief Business Development Officer and Senior Vice President, Global Services at Carrier Global Corporation, a global climate and energy solutions company. His experience also includes serving as Carrier's Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President of its Global Services and Healthy Buildings business. Prior to his experience at Carrier, Mr. Agrawal was the President of Aftermarket Services at Collins Aerospace. "Ajay's experience shaping portfolio strategy, executing complex M&A transactions and demonstrating leadership in the industrial manufacturing industry will further strengthen our Board," said John Garrison, Chairman of the Flowserve Board of Directors. "His track record of driving profitable growth, advancing strategic transformation and building high-performing businesses will provide valuable insight as Flowserve continues to serve customers across critical infrastructure markets and creates long-term value for shareholders." Mr. Agrawal holds a doctorate in engineering from the University of Missouri and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.
Flowserve (FLS) receives a Hold from Oppenheimer. Jul. 31, 2026, 10:05 PM Oppenheimer analyst maintained a Hold rating on Flowserve yesterday. The company's shares closed yesterday at $75.99. * Unlock powerful investing tools with TipRanks Premium to make smarter, more confident investment decisions * Subscribe to TipRanks Smart Investor Newsletter, and discover new investing opportunities with data-backed stock picks Flowserve has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $88.89, representing a 16.98% upside. In a report released on July 30, Goldman Sachs also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $82.00 price target. Based on Flowserve's latest earnings release for the quarter ending June 30, the company reported a quarterly revenue of $1.17 billion and a net profit of $99 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of $1.19 billion and had a net profit of $81.75 million Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 47 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is positive on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders buying their shares of FLS in relation to earlier this year. Most recently, in May 2026, Michael Mcmurray, a Director at FLS bought 2,500.00 shares for a total of $164,275.00. Read More on FLS: