Applications Engineer II

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Applications Engineer II (Mechanical)

As an Applications Engineer (Mechanical) you will be responsible for providing technical and commercial support for the global sales activity, ensuring our customers receive the best application of our product portfolio of magnetic drive sealless pumps.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the pre-order point of contact for the external sales team, global representatives and customers, responding to enquiries and technical clarifications for new unit sales.
• Evaluate clients’ needs and create proposals, reviewing project specifications and generating comments/deviations.
• Balance commercial and technical requirements to secure orders.
• Attend pre-order technical and commercial clarification meetings with customers and other key stakeholders as necessary.
• Raise contract documentation and support the order handover process to the Project Manager and Product Engineer.
• Communicate and build working relationships with external sales teams, global representatives and customers.
• Operate within bid deadlines and contractual guidelines set down by the client.
• Liaise with other departments, as necessary, to ensure that contractual requirements are understood.
• Support training activity for external sales teams and global representatives.

Must Have Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent (Mechanical, or related field) or extensive practical experience alongside a higher education in an engineering discipline
• Experience and practical understanding of centrifugal pumps and pump curves
• Experience and practical understanding of commercial strageties
• Experience/Knowledge in application engineering, technical sales, or a related field.
• A good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Good analytical thinking, troubleshooting & problem-solving skills, coupled with the drive to learn.

WE VALUE

• Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics and pump technology
• Ability to prioritise a heavy and variable workload.
• A methodical approach with attention to detail.
• Highly organised and able to work under minimal supervision, capable of dealing with high pressure situations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to adapt to new technologies.

About HMD

This role will be based out of our HMD UK site in East Sussex.  We have approx. 112 employees across a variety of functions including engineering, project management, procurement, manufacturing as well as other support function. HMD is recognised as the pioneer of sealles pump engineering and manufacturing.  Our comprehensive range of magnetic drive sealles pumps is designed to perform in the most rigorous of climates and for a variety of applications providing a wide range of benefits and advanced features.

If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

On June 9, 2025, Honeywell announced the completion of its acquisition of Sundyne. This acquisition significantly expands Honeywell's ESS product portfolio and aftermarket services. It integrates critical equipment with automation and control systems powered by Honeywell Forge, enhancing operational efficiencies. Honeywell's extensive global reach and strong customer relationships will facilitate increased market access and foster the adoption of Sundyne's specialized products and services. The alignment of Sundyne’s technology with Honeywell’s innovative capabilities positions both companies to deliver enhanced solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. This strategic move positions Honeywell to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We encourage all employees to engage with the opportunities this acquisition presents and to embrace the innovative path forward as we integrate Sundyne’s capabilities into our operations.