Application Engineer

The Application Engineer plans, evaluates and develops design solutions to bearing and labyrinth seal issues associated with high speed rotating equipment. They work with Sales, Design and the Customer to develop technical proposals and presentations to address field problems and to provide product alternatives to increase reliability and performance of the equipment.

Requirements

• Technical lead in the evaluation of bearing and labyrinth seal solutions for customer’s equipment.
• Working with Sales, develops quotations and presentations to define the value added in the proposed upgrade.
• Travel to customer site may be required to obtain technical information required for the evaluation and to oversee installation/startup of the final solution.
• Perform all engineering calculations and design drawings required to evaluate the proposed solution.
• Devise new approaches to problems encountered in assignments.
• Work with customers and sales personnel regarding material changes or modifications of customer equipment for bearing or labyrinth seal upgrades.
• Communicate orally and in writing with customers, sales, company personnel and vendors providing counseling, advice and technical assistance.
• Responsible for special projects and programs.
• Submit technical papers and case studies for peer reviewed presentation/publication.
• Approve/reject manufactured and purchased items based on acceptable deviation and basic design practices.
• Additional duties as assigned.