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.

• Design products such as chemical injection units, hydraulic power units, process systems, utility packages, pressure vessels, and structural skid frames.
• Work 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; complete system calculations.
• Perform mechanical design and fabrication for various types of packaged equipment and modules, including conceptualization, material selection, assembly, testing, and validation.
• Work with vendors to procure or contract required parts and work.
• Proactively document and communicate project plans, costs, and tasks for team members and supervisors.
• Use computer-assisted design (CAD) to perform structural analysis (FEA) on skid structures per offshore standards (DNV & API).
• Produce specifications for products and choose raw materials and components per customer specifications and industry standards.
• Review P&, layout drawings, fabrication drawings, etc., as needed for creation of skid packaged units and modules.
• Provide engineering technical support to the production team during the build and commissioning of machines.
• Engage with customers and vendors; create user manuals.
• 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.

• Multitasking – balance time across multiple projects and phases.
• Understanding of Hydraulics & Pneumatics – pressure, flow dynamics, etc.
• Flexible mindset to handle multiple product lines and projects simultaneously.
• Provide review and mark‑ups to structural drawings, piping drawings, P&’s, testing procedures, operations manuals.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Perform tasks in a fast‑paced environment within allocated project hours.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of DNV 2.7‑1/3, API RP 2A & AISC.
• Ability 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.

• 5+ years of experience in skid-mounted equipment within a manufacturing setting, including structural design, system component selection and sizing, and technical writing of manufacturing procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or Industrial Engineering.

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

• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short…