Application Engineer

Swagelok Southeast Texas; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok Southeast Texas in La Porte, TX is seeking an Application Engineer to own Assembly Solution opportunities from quote through drawing certification. You will work with Sales, CAD Operations, Field Engineering, and Production to turn customer requirements into ready-for-manufacturing projects.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving technical challenges, collaborating across departments, and delivering well-documented solutions from concept to completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 2+ years in engineering, technical sales, quoting, or customer-facing support.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, and customer specs.
• Knowledge of fluid system components and applications.
• Strong documentation and attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP Business One preferred; customer-facing experience a plus.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and multi-project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage Assembly Solution opportunities from initial quote to certified drawing and order receipt.
• Develop and maintain customer quotes in SAP, including scope, pricing, and lead times.
• Coordinate project data, opportunities, quotes, and orders via Monday.com.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and internal sales during quoting and certification.
• Review engineering drawings, specs, and BOMs for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with CAD Operations to review drawings and obtain customer certification.
• Verify purchase orders align with approved quotes and project requirements.
• Identify materials, tooling, equipment, and production capabilities for projects.
• Provide guidance on routing, resources, and work order prep.
• Develop quality plans, testing procedures, and FAT plans.
• Evaluate design changes and document deviations when needed.
• Coordinate handoffs and provide technical support during production.
• Collaborate with local and international engineering teams to grow capabilities and new applications.
• Support continuous improvement and growth of the Assembly Solutions business.

Skills

Engineering principles

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent technical experience

Tools

SAP Business One

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Job description

Application Engineer

Swagelok Southeast Texas | La Porte, TX

Department: Technical Services

Swagelok Southeast Texas is looking for an Application Engineer to join our growing Engineering team. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, customer solutions, and manufacturing while helping bring custom fluid system assembly projects to life.

Application Engineer

Swagelok Southeast Texas | La Porte, TX

Department: Technical Services

Swagelok Southeast Texas is looking for an Application Engineer to join our growing Engineering team. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, customer solutions, and manufacturing while helping bring custom fluid system assembly projects to life.

In this role, you will take ownership of Assembly Solution opportunities from the initial quote through customer drawing certification. Working alongside Sales, Technical Sales, CAD Operations, Field Engineering, and Production, you will help turn customer requirements into accurate, well-documented projects that are ready for manufacturing.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving technical challenges, working with customers, collaborating across departments, and seeing projects move from concept to completion.

What You'll Do

• Manage Assembly Solution opportunities from initial quote through certified drawing and order receipt.
• Develop and maintain customer quotes in SAP, ensuring accurate project scope, pricing, and lead times.
• Coordinate project information, opportunities, quotes, and orders through Monday.com.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and internal sales teams throughout the quoting and drawing certification process.
• Review engineering drawings, customer specifications, and bills of materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Work with CAD Operations to review drawings and obtain customer certification.
• Review customer purchase orders to confirm alignment with approved quotes and project requirements.
• Identify materials, tooling, equipment, and production capabilities needed to successfully complete projects.
• Provide guidance on production routing, resource requirements, and work order preparation.
• Develop quality plans, testing procedures, and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) plans.
• Evaluate design changes and document technical deviations when necessary.
• Coordinate project handoffs and provide technical support during production.
• Collaborate with local and international engineering teams to develop manufacturing capabilities and support new applications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and the continued growth of our Assembly Solutions business.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent technical experience.
• Two or more years of experience in engineering, technical sales, quoting, or customer-facing technical support preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and customer specifications.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, fluid system components, and their applications.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate technical documentation.
• SAP Business One experience preferred.
• Experience working directly with customers or supporting technical sales teams preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

• Enjoys solving technical problems and finding practical solutions.
• Takes ownership of projects and follows through on commitments.
• Communicates effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Works collaboratively across departments to accomplish shared goals.
• Takes initiative and looks for opportunities to improve processes.
• Adapts to changing priorities and approaches challenges with a positive attitude.

About Swagelok Southeast Texas

Swagelok Southeast Texas supports customers across a variety of industries with high-quality fluid system products, services, and custom assembly solutions. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through technical expertise, teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.

We believe our people make the difference. We encourage collaboration, support professional development, and give our associates opportunities to make meaningful contributions to our customers and our business.