Title: Sales Engineer
Company: Goulds Pumps ITT Inc.
Location: Pearland, Texas, United States
Eddie R. Mendez, Sales Engineer at Goulds Pumps ITT Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Engineers for dedication, achievements and leadership in Aftermarket Engineering and Repair Services.
Mr. Mendez has cultivated a distinguished career in the engineering and sales sectors, marked by his current role as a sales engineer at Goulds Pumps, a division of ITT Inc., in Houston, Texas. For the past two years, he has excelled in this position by meeting with customers, ensuring orders are processed correctly, following up on orders and developing new sales. Mr. Mendez’s extensive experience in the industry spans over 15 years, during which he has honed a diverse skill set that includes engineering, operations, management, marketing and sales.
Before being acquired by Goulds Pumps, Mr. Mendez served as the global aftermarket product line manager at Sundyne, a manufacturer of reliable engineered pumps and compressors for international companies headquartered in Arvada, Colorado, from 2021 to 2023. Before joining Sundyne, he was an account manager at Hydro Inc. in Deer Park, Texas, between 2019 to 2021, where he managed client relationships and facilitated business growth.
From 2017 to 2019, Mr. Mendez worked as an end-user sales engineer at Ruhrpumpen Group, an international organization specializing in the design, manufacture, sales and service of pumping technology. His responsibilities included providing technical support and solutions to clients while fostering strong customer relationships. Earlier in his career, Mr. Mendez held the position of shop superintendent at HydroTex Inc. in the Beaumont and Port Arthur areas of Texas between 2016 and 2017.
Mr. Mendez’s journey in engineering began with his role as a production coordinator at Solar Turbines in Houston, Texas, from 2009 to 2010. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Solar Turbines Inc., a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is lauded as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines. Mr. Mendez also excelled at ITT Inc., an industrial machinery manufacturing company based in Stamford, Connecticut. Working at its Stafford, Texas, location, he served as an upgrade engineer between 2010 and 2015 and as an engineering specialist from 2015 to 2016.
In addition to his civilian career, Mr. Mendez dedicated over a decade of service to the Army National Guard. This experience instilled in him a strong sense of drive and motivation that has been instrumental throughout his professional career.
Mr. Mendez’s academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science in manufacturing engineering from Texas State University in San Marcos, earned in 2011. These educational accomplishments have provided him with a solid foundation for his journey in engineering and sales.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Mendez is actively involved with civic-minded organizations, such as Wounded Warriors, demonstrating his commitment to supporting veterans.
In recognition of his success, Mr. Mendez has been honored with a Leadership Award, underscoring his dedication to excellence. He attributes much of his success to his ability to work with diverse personalities and lead effectively, skills he first developed during his military tenure. He also notes his extensive well-roundedness in his industry, which has evolved significantly over the years.
Looking to the future, Mr. Mendez plans to pursue a second master’s degree in finance, supported by ITT Inc., to further enhance his expertise and secure career stability in the years to come. He envisions himself advancing into management roles while continuing to be known for his dependability and effectiveness within the industry.
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