Applications Engineer, Machining

Enerpac Tool Group Corp•Deer Park, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

HYDRATIGHT by ENERPAC TOOL GROUP – Who we are? Enerpac Tool Group Corp. is a premier industrial tools, services, technology, and solutions provider serving a broad and diverse set of customers and end markets for mission-critical applications in more than 100 countries. The Company makes complex, often hazardous jobs possible safely and efficiently. Enerpac Tool Group’s businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol EPAC. Hydratight provides specialty mechanical services to global customers, ensuring uninterrupted productivity and asset safety through world-class technical leadership, training, and innovation. Integrity Assurance is our guarantee, it’s a commitment that every job is completed fully, safely, and without compromise. The safety of our customers and the integrity of their assets are paramount. We share that responsibility by ensuring our technicians are fully accredited, highly experienced, and dedicated to achieving near-zero incident rates. As a recognised technical authority, Hydratight’s Integrity Assurance guarantee is backed by our long-standing industry reputation and active participation on the committees that set global standards. Our best-in-class performance, with near-zero TCIR and LWIR rates, reflects this commitment. Our highly trained technicians reduce risk, eliminate rework, and deliver confidence. Supported by industry-leading training and competency programmes, they bring unmatched experience, knowledge, and capability to every job. For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com/. Summary – basic function of the role The Applications Engineer is an operations‑aligned technical role responsible for translating customer requirements into executable, safe, and efficient machining and field service solutions. The role owns application definition from technical scoping through execution readiness, ensuring solutions are manufacturable, repeatable, and aligned with operational capabilities, quality standards, and safety requirements. This position serves as the technical bridge between Operations, Engineering, Field Services, and Commercial, with primary accountability for application feasibility, execution planning, risk mitigation, and technical handover to Operations. While the role supports pre‑sales activities, its core responsibility is ensuring operational readiness and successful delivery of engineered solutions. Shift: Monday – Friday, evenings and weekends may be required Location: Monday – Thursday, in office; Friday, optional work from home 320 Deerwood Glen Dr. Deer Park, TX 77536 Role is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, materials, and tooling
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or technical workstreams simultaneously
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Willingness to travel to customer sites as required (typically 20–40%)
Knowledge of design standards, documentation and certification requirements
Working knowledge of oil & gas industry, energy industry and preferably (petrol)chemical industry
Ability in the use of computers, Microsoft software, CAD software
Strong and confident communicator (verbal and written), capability to write professional reports and presentations, including presenting at customer
Motivator within the execution team.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing and coordinating work and equipment flow.
Possess the drive and initiative to motivate others to accomplish the defined strategies in all areas of the business.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical machining experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in machining, manufacturing engineering, CNC programming, or application engineering and/or a combination of education and experience.
Must be able to pass site specific background and drug tests
A requirement for this role is the ability to access U.S. export-controlled information
TWIC card preferred, ability to obtain a TWIC card required
Valid Drivers License required
Passport preferred, ability to obtain a passport required

Nice To Haves

TWIC card preferred
Passport preferred

Responsibilities

Develop optimized machining solutions including tooling, process strategies, and operating parameters which can include standard products or existing designs; modifications to standard products or existing designs; completely new engineering designs
Analyze customer machining challenges and recommend improvements related to cycle time, tool life, quality, and cost
Support product trials, testing, and validation activities
Document application recommendations, test results, and best practices
Applies costing and process design strategies in order to position the company in the early stages of project development to increase the probability of success – propose cost efficient and best practice solutions, maximizing margin for HT.
Carries out application checks, e.g. generate bolt and flange load calculations:
Support New Product Development design, test, and protype as required
Own the technical handover process from opportunity definition to Operations and Field Services
Ensure scope definition, assumptions, risks, and execution constraints are fully captured prior to contract review
Validate job readiness including tooling availability, sequencing, safety considerations, and site constraints
Support Operations during planning reviews, mobilization, and pre‑job meetings
Act as technical escalation support during execution when deviations or issues arise
Manage execution of application projects through customer trials, process validation, and production release
Ensures accuracy and completeness of customer/product requirements for hand-off to Operations at contract review
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers during project execution
Monitor project progress and proactively address risks, issues, and changes
Develops and supply the technical documentation required within the scope of the project
Ensure application solutions are delivered on time and meet technical, quality, and customer expectations
Problem solving, in case of on-site issues.
Support post-implementation reviews and capture lessons learned
Provide on‑site and remote technical support during trials, mobilization, execution, and troubleshooting
Support safe execution of machining and field services by resolving application‑related challenges in real time
Participate in post‑job reviews to capture lessons learned and improvement actions
Support root cause analysis for execution issues and contribute to corrective and preventive actions
Work closely with Operations, Field Services, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to improve application readiness and execution outcomes
Share execution feedback to improve standard tooling, procedures, and training materials
Contribute to development and refinement of standardized application processes and best practices
Support internal training for Operations and Field personnel related to application methods and tooling