Application Engineer

Gulf Electroquip is located in Houston, Texas, USA. We specialize in new, remanufactured and repaired AC and DC motors and generators for the oil & gas, dredging, paper, petrochemical, mining, utilities and transportation industries. Our power equipment can be engineered and manufactured to meet the specific needs of our clients. All our engineering is performed at our facility making sure that exact specifications are met.

The Application Engineer is responsible for translating customer technical requirements into engineered motor and generator solutions for both Gulf Electroquip and IDEAL Electric products. This role bridges sales, engineering, and production by reviewing specifications, developing mechanical designs, supporting quotations, and ensuring manufacturability. The position combines hands-on mechanical engineering with customer-facing technical support and internal problem solving.

This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, clear communication skills, and the ability to move between detailed engineering work and practical shop-floor realities.

Responsibilities

Customer & Application Support

• Review RFQs, specifications, drawings, and technical requirements.
• Clarify scope with customers and sales as needed.
• Develop conceptual and detailed mechanical solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Prepare technical clarifications and assist with proposal development.
• Participate in customer calls to resolve technical questions pre- and post-order.

Mechanical Engineering & Design

• Create and modify 3D models and drawings.
• Design mechanical components including housings, shafts, bearing fits, mounting structures, and assemblies.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups and fit/function validation
• Review designs for manufacturability and serviceability.
• Support BOM creation and engineering releases in our ERP system.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and customer requirements.

Project & Production Support

• Support transition from quote to order release.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, and materials on technical questions.
• Resolve shop-floor engineering issues quickly and practically.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions when required.
• Assist with prototype builds and validation testing.

Documentation & Quality

• Maintain accurate documentation and revision control.
• Support quality documentation including drawing reviews, deviations, and customer approvals.
• Ensure technical data is complete before order release

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• Ability to read and interpret complex technical specifications.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, fit-up, etc.).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks).
• Working knowledge of ERP systems preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including deployment and management of cloud resources.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies like VMware for creating flexible virtual environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python and Bash (Unix shell) for automation and scripting tasks.
• Strong mechanical design fundamentals.
• Experience working with Linux operating systems in a technical or support capacity.
• Background in technical sales or pre-sales roles with a focus on product demos and customer engagement.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset capable of assessing client requirements thoroughly to recommend optimal solutions.
• Effective communication skills for delivering clear product demonstrations and technical explanations to diverse audiences. Join us as an Application Engineer to leverage your technical expertise in a fast-paced environment where innovation drives success! Your contributions will directly impact customer satisfaction by delivering reliable, scalable solutions that empower businesses worldwide.

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, * 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program