Application Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Deer Park, TX

Miba Industrial Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Document : HRJD2014.A

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Application Engineer Reports To : Engineering Manager

Department : Engineering FLSA Status : Exempt

Summary of Essential Functions :

Under limited supervision, the Application Engineer plans, evaluates and develops design solutions to bearing and labyrinth seal issues associated with high speed rotating equipment. Using various evaluation tools and techniques the Application Engineer works 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. The Application Engineer is responsible for the technical content of all engineered projects from quotation to final installation of the product.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

• 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.

EHS REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work environment is typically considered within a Miba facility during normal or extended business hours to include offices,

manufacturing plants and repair facilities. Work environment may also include customer sites and meeting venues.

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