Full Job Description
This position will require travel to the UK for a minimum of 2 weeks for training.
The Applications Engineer-Couplings is responsible for providing technical expertise and application support for the company's coupling product portfolio. This role works closely with customers, OEM's, distributors, EPC's, and internal stakeholders to ensure proper product selection, solve complex application challenges, and support successful project execution. The Applications Engineer serves as a technical resource throughout the customer lifecycle, from specification and design through installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
Evaluate customer applications and operating conditions to recommend appropriate coupling technologies and configurations.
Review equipment data including power requirements, torque, speed, shaft separation, misalignment, service factors, and environmental conditions to ensure proper coupling selection.
Prepare technical proposals, quotations, engineering calculations, and application documentation supporting sales opportunities.
Serve as the primary technical resource for sales teams, distributors, OEM's, end users, and inside team regarding coupling products and applications.
Review customer specifications and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and project requirements.
Provide engineering support for custom coupling designs, special applications, and retrofit opportunities.
Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams to address technical questions and support project execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required
Prefers a minimum of 3 years' experience in rotating equipment, couplings, drivetrain systems, power transmission, industrial equipment, or reliability engineering experience.
Strong understanding of mechanical power transmission principles, shaft alignment, vibration, torque transmission, and rotating equipment reliability.
Ability to perform engineering calculations involving product sizing, torque, speed, horsepower, moment loading, and service factor requirements.
Proficiency with ERP, engineering software, and Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent analytical and customer-facing skills.
Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
Experience working in a diverse environment with a global company is a plus.
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