Inside Sales Application Engineer

About the Role

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact with a company that values ownership, innovation, and service? At Cogent, a 100% employee-owned company, we provide creative and innovative fluid processing solutions that power essential infrastructure across the Midwest.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically savvy Inside Sales Application Engineer to support our outside sales team. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering accurate technical documentation, pricing, and product expertise for new equipment and engineered systems. You won't just be filling orders—you'll be contributing to solutions that reduce downtime, enhance system performance, and serve the long-term success of our customers.

Our customers span industrial plants, water and wastewater treatment facilities, commercial buildings, oil and gas markets, and contractors. Together, our employee-owners help build healthy and prosperous communities through engineered solutions that matter.

What You'll Do

As an Inside Sales Application Engineer, your focus will be on enabling sales success through precision, technical support, and proactive coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with outside sales to generate accurate and competitive technical proposals
• Review project specifications, drawings, and application needs
• Prepare detailed submittals, quotations, and order documents
• Source and coordinate quotes from vendors for engineered products
• Provide product data, installation guidance, and application knowledge to internal teams
• Maintain communication across engineering, operations, and procurement to meet deadlines
• Support order entry, invoicing, and document control for accuracy and efficiency
• Deliver value-added solutions that drive long-term cost-of-ownership benefits for our customers

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); CAD familiarity is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Analytical thinker and problem solver
• Collaborative mindset with a customer-service orientation
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment

Preferred:

• Experience in inside sales, applications engineering, or technical support
• Familiarity with pumps, rotating equipment, or fluid handling systems
• Exposure to industrial, municipal, or construction project environments
• Experience working with ERP or quoting/scheduling software

Why Work With Us?

Cogent is a growing organization with a long-term focus on delivering engineered solutions, equipment sales, repair services, installation, and proactive system support. We are driven by a mission to minimize customer downtime, improve system efficiency, and deliver the best long-term value.

At Cogent, you're not just an employee—you're an owner. Our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) empowers every team member to think and act like a business partner. Your contributions matter here.

We Offer:

• Employee Ownership (ESOP) – Share in our success
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit-Sharing Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Generous PTO, Paid Holidays & Volunteer Time Off
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
• A Collaborative Culture that Values Innovation and Accountability

Make Your Mark with Cogent

This is more than just a support role—it's a chance to grow your technical career, collaborate with a high-performing team, and contribute to industries that keep our communities running. Be part of a company that invests in you, values your input, and celebrates shared success.

Apply today and help us build something exceptional — together

Required

• Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field
• High School or better in General Studies

Required

• Engineering Concepts
• Time Management Skills
• Problem Solving
• Multitasking
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Interpersonal Skills
• Effective Written Communication
• Effective Verbal Communication
• Attention to Detail

Required

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Preferred

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Required

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Preferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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