Applications Engineer

Job DescriptionJob OverviewApplications Engineer at Cortex Process Equipment is responsible for the selection, sizing, design and estimation of products from the proposal state, contract award through design. Directs and coordinates all activities of engineering and design of products to ensure that the finished product meets the customer expectations at the best quality possible while meeting project time frame and budget parameters.Job ResponsibilitiesFamiliar with Oil and Gas equipment design codes and regulations related to structural, piping, vessel and I&E designProvide technical support for the business units plans and strategiesAttend design review, production and other meetings as requiredAssist the Applications team with product development and project supportProvide process calculations for sizing equipment and defining details for estimation (utilize compress, Promax or any other software required to properly design equipment to meet ASME Code and other requirements)Redline drawings, create instrument and valve list and work with purchasing on selection of any buyoutsWork with Applications and Product Team to develop new products and/or improve products to meet customer expectationsSelection of instruments, valves and all accessories including major buyoutsUnderstand and work with preferred suppliers of other process equipment under distributorship programsParticipate in vendor inspections when necessaryCheck engineering drawings, parts list and bill of materials for accuracy and completenessAnalyze products and designs for cost reductions, design improvements and quality enhancementsCommunicate with other engineers to provide technical assistanceServe as engineering representative in production meetings when requiredAssist sales department with proposals development and client interactionServe as caretaker of existing Intellectual Process Property (IPP)Support evaluation of vendor quotations for technical acceptabilityVisit and provide clients with ideas in discussions on current projects, including progress meetings, HAZOOP, kickoff/sales meetings when requiredCreate and review engineering calculations related to equipment, instrumentation and controls that validate design decisions and cost estimatesMentor and train sales and service personnel in process equipment design, operation and start upParticipate in production planning and project reviews as requiredAssist with cost estimating and proposalsEvaluate and maintain usage of in-house software particularly related to engineeringTravel when required (average 10% of time allotted for travel with exceptions only when necessary)QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology3+ years of experience in petroleum separation processes and various gas processing plants5+ years in the Oil & Gas industry with experience in process systems, packages, and modules