Application Engineer - Rentals

OTC Industrial; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Relocation assistance

Wellness discount and safety gear stip

PTO and tuition assistance

Job summary

OTC Industrial Technologies is seeking an Applications Engineer to design, price, and deliver temporary compressed air solutions for downtime events and outages. You will perform site assessments, load calculations, and prepare technical quotes aligned with scope, equipment selection, and schedules.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll support sales during proposals, translate requirements into reliable field deployments, and collaborate with operations teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certificate in a technical discipline preferred.
• Compressed air system experience required.
• Experience translating engineered solutions into accurate, commercially sound quotes.
• Proficiency with CAD, engineering calculations, and asset/configuration tools.
• Ability to perform in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments where safety and uptime are critical.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments and load calculations to design power, cooling, and compressed air solutions.
• Develop engineered solutions that meet safety, operational, and environmental requirements.
• Prepare technical quotes aligned with scope, equipment selection, pricing, and schedules.
• Support sales during proposals and tenders by validating technical assumptions and feasibility.
• Configure solutions and manage asset availability using asset/configuration tools.
• Manage project scope from design through installation, commissioning, and handover.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Compressed air systems

Technical quoting

Cross‑functional communication

Pressure‑short problem solving

Education

Associates degree or certificate in technical discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Critical Rental Solutions Application Engineers sit at the intersection of engineering, commercial support, and operations. They design, price, and deliver temporary compressed air solutions that keep critical industrial operations running—often under tight timelines and challenging site conditions. From early customer conversations through execution, this role translates technical requirements into practical, reliable solutions that are safe, compliant, and commercially sound. It’s a hands‑on, fast‑moving role for engineers who enjoy solving real‑world problems and seeing their designs come to life in the field.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct site assessments and load calculations to design appropriate power, cooling, and compressed air solutions.
• Develop engineered solutions that meet safety, operational, and environmental requirements.
• Prepare accurate technical quotes aligned with scope, equipment selection, pricing, and schedules.
• Support sales during proposals and tenders by validating technical assumptions and solution feasibility.
• Configure solutions and manage asset availability using the Magic Asset Tool, ensuring data and pricing accuracy.
• Manage the technical scope of projects from design through installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Work closely with operations and field teams to ensure successful execution.
• Deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions under tight timelines for outages, emergencies, and maintenance events.
• Use monitoring and performance data to improve reliability and efficiency.
• After hours and weekend support as needed.

What You'll Need:

• Associates (two-year technical school) degree or certificate in technical discipline such as mathematics, mechanical technology, or equivalent (preferred)
• Compressed air system experience (required).
• Experience translating engineered solutions into accurate, commercially sound quotes.
• Proficiency with CAD, engineering calculations, and asset or configuration management tools.
• Ability to perform in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments where safety and uptime are critical.
• Strong communication skills across technical, sales, and operations teams.

Why Join OTC Industrial Technologies?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
• Financial Security: We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life.
• Career Growth Opportunities: At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe that our employees are our greatest strength. Through investment in our people and growth from within, we believe in providing you with a wide variety of opportunities to accelerate your career potential as you help us drive change to move our business forward.

For over 60 years, employing and developing the best-in-class talent has been at the forefront of our success. By coupling our teams' hands-on experience with a wide range of products from top vendors, we provide customers with the best quality products and technical application expertise and services at the lowest possible costs.

Working with OTC Industrial Technologies is perfect for purpose driven individuals who are motivated to be part of an exciting transformational company.