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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions · 1 day ago

Applications Engineer – Master Mixing Valve

Paso Robles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a leading international supplier of plumbing and water delivery solutions. The Applications Engineer will play a critical role in the commercialization and technical support of the Master Mixing Valve product line, providing hands-on expertise during system selection, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting while also enabling customer education through training.

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Responsibilities

Assist specifiers, engineers, and representatives in product and system selection for new construction and retrofit projects in key verticals (e.g., healthcare, education, hospitality). Provide application-specific guidance to ensure optimal product fit and system integration

Travel to job sites to support system startups, commissioning, and in-field validation. Diagnose and resolve performance or connectivity issues in collaboration with field contractors, service reps, and engineering teams. Document lessons learned and support continuous improvement of installation and support practices

Develop and deliver training content for rep agencies, contractors, and internal teams on product installation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting. Conduct on-site and remote training sessions across North America, creating a base of field knowledge that drives confident installation and adoption

Capture field feedback and application-specific insights to inform product development and enhancements. Interface with product management, engineering, and marketing to support product roadmap development

Collaborate with marketing to develop technical documentation, installation guides, and field support materials. Support quality and warranty teams in resolving escalated field concerns

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringField SupportPlumbing SystemsBuilding Automation SystemsDigital Mixing ValvesTraining AbilityIoT KnowledgeLegionella MitigationCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical field experience

3+ years in a technical applications, field support, or commissioning role—preferably with building automation systems, plumbing systems, or electro-mechanical products

Strong understanding of plumbing and hydronic systems; knowledge of Digital Mixing Valve, Thermostatic Mixing Valves, or similar product categories preferred

Experience with Building Automation System (BAS) integration is a plus

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and influence external reps and contractors

Willingness to travel extensively (~50%) across the U.S. and Canada