Applications Engineer

Description

W-Industries is an energy service company that specializes in Automation Solutions, I&E Construction Services, Power Generation and Packaged Equipment for the Energy and Industrial markets. Our expertise encompasses the full spectrum of system technologies from pneumatic - hydraulic control systems to state-of-the-art programmable solutions to chemical injection systems, and everything in-between.

We are seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented Application Engineer to support the design, specification, and quotation process for custom-engineered equipment including skid packages, chemical injection units, and high-pressure vessel systems. This role bridges the gap between sales, engineering, and manufacturing, helping ensure that customer requirements are accurately translated into reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

• Designs products such as chemical injection units, hydraulic power units, process systems, utility packages, pressure vessels, & structural skid frames etc.
• Works with a design team to create process flow diagrams, piping & instrument diagrams, hydraulic schematics, equipment layouts, and fabrication drawings.
• Sizing and specification of instrumentation, control valves, positive displacement pumps and other components and completion of system calculations are a mandatory requirement.
• Perform mechanical design and fabrication for various types of packaged equipment and modules including conceptualization, material selection, assembly, testing and validation. 
• Works with vendors to procure or contract required parts and work.
• Proactively document and communicate project plans, costs, and tasks for team members and supervisors.
• Uses computer-assisted design (CAD to perform structural analysis (FEA) on skid structures per offshore standards (DNV & API).
• Produces specifications for products and chooses raw materials and components to be used in production per customer specifications and industry standards.
• Review P&ID, layout drawings, fabrication drawings, etc. as needed for creation of skid packaged units and modules
• Provides engineering technical support to the production team during the build and commissioning of your machines.
• Constant customer and vendor interaction and user manual creation.
• Perform testing on skid packages and equipment with shop personnel and customers to validate design per project specifications and requirements.
• Communicate with customers on project requirements and deliverables including design reviews.
• Troubleshoot equipment in the assembly shop with technicians during testing and assembly operations. 
• Must be capable of taking direction and following through with assigned tasks.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Multitasking - Often the engineer in this role will be asked to participate In different phases of multiple projects, the ideal candidate would have the ability to balance his/her time and meet project schedules
• Understanding of Hydraulics & Pneumatics - Pressure, flow dynamics, etc.
• Ability to work with a flexible mindset to handle multiple product lines and multiple projects simultaneously
• Provide review and mark ups to structural drawings, piping drawings, P&ID’s, testing procedures, operations manuals
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team
• Ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced environment within allocated project hours.
• Highly organized and efficient
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with offshore packaged equipment design standards and requirement
• Working knowledge of DNV 2.7-1/3 ,API RP 2A & AISC
• Able to identify and understand graphic symbols in P&IDs and PFDs per ISO 10628 & 14617.
• Capable of sizing pressure relief valves per API 520 & ASME
• Capable of sizing hydraulic accumulators per API & Industry standards
• Working knowledge of industrial piping standards such as ASME B31.3
• Working knowledge of industry hazardous area classifications such as API 505, NEC, ATEX & IECEX.

Required Experience & Education

• 5+ years of experience in skid mounted equipment within a manufacturing setting, including but not limited to structural design, system component selection and sizing, technical writing of manufacturing procedures.
• Bachelor's degree In Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or Industrial Engineering.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

Offered Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long term Disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• FSA and HSA
• PTO

W-Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no applicant for employment or employee is denied an equal opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

W-Industries is a participant of E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.