Application Engineer

Verto People Ltd; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity to work with anEstablished

Job summary

Verto People Ltd in Texas seeks an Applications Engineer / Product Engineer / Technical Sales Engineer to provide technical support for mechanical seals and sealing systems. You will diagnose equipment issues, develop sealing solutions, and work closely with customers, sales teams, and internal engineering to ensure reliable operation.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience with mechanical seals, a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, strong troubleshooting and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with mechanical seals, sealing systems, or related equipment.
• Strong understanding of seal applications, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Experience with pumps, rotating equipment, or industrial mechanical systems.
• Ability to identify technical problems and propose practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and application engineering expertise for mechanical seals and sealing systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical seal failures and identify root causes of equipment problems.
• Conduct seal failure analysis and recommend corrective actions to improve performance and reliability.
• Work with customers to understand operating conditions, requirements, and sealing challenges.
• Recommend appropriate mechanical seals and engineered sealing solutions for industrial applications.
• Support seal installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide technical guidance and product recommendations.
• Review failed components and prepare technical findings and reports.
• Support product improvements and application-specific engineering solutions.

Skills

Mechanical seals

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Customer communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pumps and rotating equipment

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

About the Role of Application Engineer / Product Engineer / Technical Sales Engineer

We're working with an established global manufacturer of mechanical seals and engineered sealing systems looking to recruit an Applications Engineer to join their growing team in Texas.

This position will focus on providing technical support, troubleshooting mechanical seal failures, and developing effective sealing solutions for customers across a range of industrial applications.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers, sales representatives, and internal engineering teams to diagnose equipment issues, recommend suitable sealing products, and improve equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities of Application Engineer / Product Engineer / Technical Sales Engineer

• Provide technical support and application engineering expertise for mechanical seals and sealing systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical seal failures and identify root causes of equipment problems.
• Conduct seal failure analysis and recommend corrective actions to improve performance and reliability.
• Work directly with customers to understand operating conditions, technical requirements, and sealing challenges.
• Recommend appropriate mechanical seals and engineered sealing solutions for industrial applications.
• Support mechanical seal installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide technical guidance and product recommendations.
• Review failed components and prepare technical findings and reports.
• Support product improvements and application-specific engineering solutions.

Requirements of Application Engineer / Product Engineer / Technical Sales Engineer

• 3+ years of experience working with mechanical seals, sealing systems, or closely related equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of mechanical seal applications, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Experience working with pumps, rotating equipment, or industrial mechanical systems.
• Ability to identify technical problems and recommend practical engineering solutions.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with customers.
• Self-motivated, technically minded, and capable of working independently.
• Knowledge of centrifugal pumps and rotating equipment.
• Experience with cartridge seals, component seals, and seal support systems.
• Exposure to industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, oil and gas, or other process industries.
• Previous experience in applications engineering, field service engineering, or technical support.

Salary & Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to work with an established international mechanical seal manufacturer