Application Engineer

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. 

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions.Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C’treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

About KONI:

KONI, a global leader in shock absorber and energy absorption technology, delivers high-performance solutions across transportation, industrial, and defense sectors. With a legacy of innovation and precision engineering, KONI supports critical applications in aerospace, defense, rail, and automotive industries.

About Enidine:

Enidine, is a global leader in energy absorption, vibration isolation, and motion control solutions, delivers highly engineered products for critical industrial, aerospace, defense, rail, and transportation applications. With more than 60 years of innovation and engineering expertise, Enidine helps customers improve equipment performance, enhance safety, extend service life, and protect mission-critical systems in the world’s most demanding environments

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Applications Support Engineer to provide expert-level support for KONI’s and Enidine’s energy absorption and shock absorber products. This role will focus on applications in aerospace, defense, and industrial markets supporting customers with product selection, integration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical or aerospace engineering background and experience with energy absorption products, systems, and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• This role primarily supports aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, with occasional support for rail and specialty transportation markets.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between customers, sales, and engineering teams.
• Provide application engineering support for energy absorption and vibration isolation products, including shock absorbers, rate controls, and custom dampers.
• Analyze customer requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Support the design and integration of products into aerospace and defense systems.
• Assist in the preparation of technical proposals, datasheets, and compliance documentation (e.g., MIL-STD, AS9100).
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations for returned or underperforming products.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to support product customization and continuous improvement.
• Provide on-site or remote technical support and training to customers and partners.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, competitor products, and emerging technologies.
• Lead technical discussions with customers regarding system requirements, performance criteria, and product integration.
• Support quotation and proposal activities by translating customer requirements into engineered solutions.
• Deliver technical training and product demonstrations to customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist sales teams in identifying technical opportunities and developing customer-facing solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in applications engineering, mechanical design, systems engineering, product support, or technical customer support within aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, rail, or motion-control industries.
• Familiarity with energy absorption technologies, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and vibration isolation.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and FEA tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of aerospace and defense standards and documentation practices.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%) to customer sites, testing facilities, trade shows, and manufacturing locations.
• Ability to work at the Netherland’s (Koni) site when not traveling for business reasons.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the Netherlands.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.
• Ability to obtain any required customer, export-control, or security-related clearances associated with defense and aerospace programs.

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of industrial shock absorbers, rate controls, hydraulic dampers, vibration isolation systems, wire-rope isolators, elastomeric isolation products, energy absorbers, or other motion-control technologies.
• Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or defense contractors.
• Familiarity with export control regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR).
• Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or industrial standards such as AS9100, MIL-STD, EN, ISO, or customer-specific qualification requirements
• Fluent in French

Why Join ITT?

• Collaborate with industry-leading engineering teams supporting critical aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
• Work with globally recognized brands including KONI and Enidine.
• Access to professional development, training, and international career opportunities across ITT.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.