Applications Engineer - Couplings

Smiths Group • Pasadena, TX

18h

About The Position

The Applications Engineer - Couplings provides technical expertise and application support for the company’s coupling product portfolio. The role works with customers, OEMs, distributors, EPCs, and internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate product selection, address application challenges, and support project execution. The engineer serves as a technical resource throughout the customer lifecycle, from specification and design through installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting. The position requires travel to the UK for a minimum of two weeks for training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 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 verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience in rotating equipment, couplings, drivetrain systems, power transmission, industrial equipment, or reliability engineering.
• Experience working in a diverse environment with a global company.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer applications and operating conditions to recommend suitable 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 to support sales opportunities.
• Provide technical support to sales teams, distributors, OEMs, end users, and the inside team on 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level