Application Engineer, Fluid Systems & Custom Assemblies

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

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.