Application Engineer
Pubblicato il 24-10-2026 - Trillium Flow Technologies in Nova milanese
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Application Engineer to join our Commercial Operations Team in Nova Milanese. This role is focused on the technical aspects of projects, primarily dealing with centrifugal pumps and related buyout components such as mechanical seals, electric motors, turbines, lube oil systems, and gears.
The Application
Engineer will manage technical alignment from project specifications analysis through the “quote to cash” process—starting at the bidding phase and continuing into the early executive phase with supplier order placement. Success in this role requires balancing technical precision with time and cost considerations, working closely within the Commercial Operations team.
Main Responsibilities
- Bidding Phase:
- Analyze customer material requests (MR) and technical specifications
- Prepare technical specifications for buyout components
- Collaborate with Instrumentation and Control Engineers (I&CE;) on instrumentation/control scopes
- Compile and revise Buyout Technical Material Requisitions (TMR)
- Align technically on buyout supplies; prepare Technical Clarification Tables (TBE) and Technical Queries (TQ)
- Create comments and deviations lists in cooperation with Commercial Operations Team (COT)
- Estimate costs for relevant equipment
- Conduct technical risk analysis for projects
- Coordinate project launch and kickoff meetings following company procedures, including documentation preparation
- Order Phase:
- Verify purchase orders (PO) consistency against latest offers in collaboration with inside/outside sales teams
- Support Technical Project Coordinator (TPC) during internal and customer kickoff meetings
- Prepare final technical specifications leading to finalized TMRs and revisions for buyouts
- Ensure technical alignment of buyout supplies during order execution
- Participate in technical progress meetings with customers and suppliers, including kickoff meetings
- Manage change orders related to buyouts with suppliers and customers, highlighting commercial impacts to Project Manager (PM) and TPC
- Provide support for field activities related to equipment when necessary
- Assist TPC with project documentation, particularly first submissions
Required Qualifications &
- Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related technical field
- Strong understanding of centrifugal pumps and associated mechanical/electrical components
- Experience analyzing technical specifications and managing material requisitions
- Keen attention to detail balancing technical accuracy with time and cost constraints
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams including sales, engineering, suppliers, and customers
- Proficient communication skills for preparing technical documents, queries, clarifications, and reports
- Problem-solving mindset focused on identifying risks and proposing solutions during project phases
- Familiarity with project management processes from bidding through execution phases is a plus
Preferred Qualifications &
- Skills
- Previous experience in a similar Application Engineer or Commercial Operations role within industrial projects or pump manufacturing sectors
- Knowledge of instrumentation/control systems integration alongside mechanical equipment
- Fluency in English
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. SAP knowledge is a plus
About Our Company &
- Culture
Located in Nova Milanese, we are a dynamic company dedicated to delivering high-quality industrial solutions centered on precision engineering. Our culture thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We value professionals who bring both technical expertise and a proactive approach to teamwork. Joining us means contributing directly to impactful projects while growing your career within a supportive environment. Diversity &
- Inclusion Statement
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, ethnicity, disability status, or any other characteristic. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and success.
Requirements
Role tasks include but are not limited to:
- Bidding phase o Customer MR and technical specification analysis o Technical specification preparation for the concerned buyout o Interaction with I&CE; (Instrumentation and Control Engineer) for instrumentation / control extent o Buyout Technical Material Requisitions (TMR) compilation and subsequent revisions o Technical alignment of Buyout supplies as well as TBE (technical clarification tables) and TQ (technical queries) compilation along with other members in the Organization o Comments / deviations list compilation, in cooperation with COT o Cost Estimation for equipment concerned o Handling of projects technical risks analysis o Launch and coordination of the project executive phase, starting from internal KoM (kickoff meeting) along with Company procedures (along with relevant documentation to be produced)
- Order phase o Checking consistency of PO (purchase order) received from Customer, with latest offer issued (in collaboration with COT inside sales and outside sales) o Support TPC (technical project coordinator) during internal and Customer Kick Off Meeting (KoM) o Final Technical specification preparation for the equipment concerned, leading to the final Technical Material Requisitions (TMR) and their subsequent revisions related to the buyout o Technical alignment of buyout supplies for order execution o Participation in any technical progress meetings with the customer and suppliers (including KoM) o Management of change orders for the buyout concerned (vs Suppliers and vs Customers), underlining commercial impacts to the PM (project manager) and TPC (technical project coordinator) o Support to field activities for the equipment concerned (if any) o Support TPC (technical project coordinator) with relevant project documentation, especially with first submission