Application Engineer

VanZandt Controls/Eagle Automation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions provider in Houston is seeking an Applications Engineer to support sales and technical operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Oil & Gas experience, expertise in instrumentation, and strong customer interaction skills. Responsibilities include designing control panels, providing technical support, and conducting training sessions. The position may require occasional overnight travel. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization focused on safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Experience with flow meters and general instrumentation.
• Knowledge of reading electrical and structural P&ID's.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team as a technical resource.
• Design control panels and engineering power supply systems.
• Conduct technical training for staff and customers.

Skills

Oil & Gas experience

Instrumentation and controls

Technical support

Customer interaction

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NetSuite

Schneider Electric products

Emerson/ROC

ABB Totalflow

Allen Bradley products

Job description

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation together are a complete lifecycle solutions and services provider. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation have 225 employees in 13 locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. VanZandt Controls is a premier distributor of valve automation, flow measurement, instrumentation and controls products with unmatched capability in valve production and machining. Eagle Automation is a world class systems integrator, services, application engineering, panel shop and board repair provider. We win together with a purpose. Faith, family and diversity are our foundation. Safety and integrity are our pillars. Maintaining these priorities allows us to serve our customers, hire and retain top talent, and have great manufacturer partnerships on a long-term basis. We take pride in our Brand Promise – 1st to Quote, 1st to Deliver, Reliable Service. We are a rapidly growing organization with endless potential for career growth.

Position:

Applications Engineer based out of Houston, TX. Your immediate duties include, but are not limited to: supporting the sales team as technical resource, designing control panels, building BOM's, design different mechanical and solar power assemblies, engineering power supply systems, interact with customers and help design and build solutions specific to their needs, assist operations team with service calls, quotes and proposals, work with vendors on new products as they develop, and provide overall technical support to VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation staff and customers. Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review customer technical needs and assist in developing specific product/services solutions to meet those needs.
• Field visits on an as‑needed basis.
• Consult with the sales team on routine technical matters, ensuring that proposed solutions can be integrated within VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation capabilities, or propose alternative options.
• May assist or solely perform sales presentations to existing/prospective customers on VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation Solutions.
• Conduct customer or VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation staff training on Eagle solution offerings.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of Oil & Gas experience in measurement, automation and/or electrical field.
• Knowledgeable in Schneider Electric, Emerson/ROC, ABB Totalflow and Allen Bradley products experience preferred.
• Flow meter and general instrumentation experience required.
• Knowledge of reading electrical and structural P&ID's required.
• Degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Maintenance or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
• Microsoft Office experience required (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
• NetSuite experience is preferred.

Travel:

• Overnight travel 25% of the time.
• Travel with sales team for customer visits.