🌟 Senior Applications Engineer

Great Plains Industries – Wichita, KS
Full Time | Onsite | 10–15% Travel

Join a Team Where Innovation Runs Deep

At Great Plains Industries (GPI), engineering excellence and entrepreneurial spirit are part of our DNA. As a leader in flow meter technology and cloud‑connected fluid management solutions, we thrive on creating products that help move industries forward. We’re looking for a highly skilled, customer‑focused Senior Applications Engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, influencing product design, and serving as the technical authority for advanced applications.

If you’re energized by autonomy, technical depth, and meaningful customer impact, this is a great opportunity to grow with a company rooted in innovation and ready for the future.

Job Summary

The Senior Applications Engineer is the go‑to expert for flow meters and cloud‑connected measurement and fluid management solutions. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role leads complex customer applications, advanced integrations, and non-standard technical solutions. You will support strategic sales opportunities, collaborate on product direction, provide top-tier escalated support, and mentor technical team members—playing a key role in ensuring GPI continues to deliver world‑class solutions.

What You’ll Do

Analyze complex customer applications, define optimal technical solutions, and guide strategy during the sales process
Serve as technical lead for high‑value OEM and enterprise accounts
Provide expert consultation on system-level design, feasibility, and trade‑offs
Troubleshoot flow meters and cloud-connected products via phone, email, video, and occasional on‑site visits
Support warranty and return evaluations in partnership with internal teams
Provide live, real-time support for installation, configuration, and system setup
Act as the final escalation point for advanced hardware, software, and system integration issues
Lead root‑cause analysis and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Product teams to drive long‑term solutions
Mentor Product Technical Support team members and help develop their technical capabilities
Lead or co‑facilitate advanced technical training for internal teams, distributors, and key customers
Troubleshoot multi‑vendor systems involving PLCs, SCADA, FMS, and control loops
Recommend non-standard or customized solutions that balance technical risk and business value
Provide structured, actionable feedback to Product Management and Engineering for roadmap planning
Represent GPI as a technical ambassador at trade shows, customer visits, and industry events
Document activities using CRM, ERP, and collaboration tools
Develop advanced application notes, diagrams, and technical guidance
Identify documentation gaps and create materials to prevent recurring support issues
Adhere to all safety requirements, company policies, and ethical standards

This job description is not all‑inclusive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years in applications engineering, technical sales support, or systems engineering within industrial products
Proven experience as a technical lead or escalation resource in customer‑facing environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience using CRM/ERP tools to document activities
Mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to master GPI, GPRO, and FLOMEC applications
Strong time‑management skills and ability to handle shifting priorities
Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and follow‑through

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Experience developing and delivering technical training to diverse audiences

Job Requirements

Physical Requirements

10–15% travel to customer sites and trade shows
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
Ability to work at a computer and move throughout the factory floor for extended periods
Ability to wear safety shoes, glasses, and related PPE

Working Conditions

Onsite role located at our Wichita, KS office
Temperature‑controlled office environment with exposure to lab, manufacturing, warehouse, and customer environments
Occasional hosting of on‑site customer visits and factory tours

Benefits

GPI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Group Health Insurance (Shared Cost)
Group Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
401(k)
Profit-Sharing Bonus
Paid Parental Leave

About Great Plains Industries

More than product. We are a family of innovation

Great Plains Industries (GPI) was built on the belief that engineering, ingenuity, and perseverance can create opportunities that last for generations. Founded by engineer Charlie Peer, GPI began as a small entrepreneurial venture that grew into a global leader with a strong family‑owned heritage.

In 1968, Charlie launched his first business—Aerospace Systems and Components—by designing an air‑mixing valve for Learjet. As the aviation industry fluctuated, he recognized the stability and potential of the agriculture market. That insight led to the development of an evaporative air conditioning unit and a small transfer pump for combine cabs—products that became the foundation for the company’s future. Through years of innovation, engineering excellence, and building teams fueled by entrepreneurial spirit, Great Plains Industries has grown into the home of the GPI®, FLOMEC®, and GPRO® brands.

Today, our products serve a wide range of Industrial, Commercial, and Retail applications—including fuel, agriculture, chemicals, manufacturing, construction, mining, and oil & gas. Our legacy of durability, superior engineering, and strong customer relationships reflects our Midwestern values and deep commitment to the people and industries we serve.

In 2013, GPI expanded globally through the acquisition of Trimec Industries of Sydney, Australia—now Great Plains Industries Australia. As a leading manufacturer of flow meters and instrumentation, the addition of Trimec strengthened our global presence and upheld our tradition of reliability and world‑class engineering across Asia and Europe.

Backed by the strength of our holding company, Great Plains Ventures, GPI is positioned for a long and exciting future. GPV continues to invest in manufacturing excellence, modernizing processes, developing strong teams, and pursuing strategic acquisitions that support long‑term growth.

With two manufacturing and sales locations, we proudly support customers across the globe with localized expertise and a commitment to innovation, quality, and service.