MECO (Mechanical Equipment Company Inc) Hiring for Applications Engineer at Mandeville, LA Full Time

MECO, a Grundfos Company, is a world leader in the engineering and manufacturing of water purification solutions for industrial, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, military, and food and beverage enterprises.

We want to maintain and develop our position as the world’s leading manufacturer of energy efficient and intelligent water solutions. To do so, we must first and foremost capitalize on our environment for innovation and long-term thinking. This also entails looking into our own manufacturing technologies and setting ambitious goals for how we produce to create a more sustainable and competitive business.

Our employees are committed to quality, attention to detail and the continued pursuit of excellence. They are self-directed and able to work both independently and as a team member.

We are seeking an Applications Engineer.

Core Responsibilities

• Review inquiries and specifications to determine requirements
• Prepare conceptual designs and perform pump and heat exchanger calculations for estimating purposes
• Perform calculations for line sizes and review/create process flow diagrams
• Develop and design new approaches to application issues encountered
• Investigate availability, pricing, and characteristics of products and equipment to be used in a given application
• Evaluate products and designs for best overall value or cost saving alternates and efficiency
• Interface with engineers and drafting team to prepare designs, drawings, and specifications for proposals
• Prepare cost estimates
• Gather material to facilitate the proposal preparation process
• Maintain quality in files and records to document the work performed for use to execute projects
• Prepare project scopes and job turnover package to Project Manager and Project Engineer
• Interact with clients to identify scope of supply, equipment design, and lead times

Required experience:

• BSME, BSChemE, BSEE with 6+ years of applicable experience.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, other programming languages etc.
• Occasional ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred experience:

• Water purification systems
• Heat transfer systems
• Process pumps, filters, piping etc.
• Bio Pharm and/or offshore oil & gas experience
• Manufacturing

Ideal candidates are committed to quality and the continued pursuit of excellence.

MECO is an EEO (Male/Female/Protected Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities) employer. We will consider all candidates who meet the minimum requirements and can perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation. MECO is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mandeville, LA 70471: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is your anticipated salary range?

Experience:

• BioPharm or oil & gas process systems: 5 years (Preferred)
• PED/CE/CRN/ASME Section VIII code design: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mandeville, LA 70471