Industrial Applications Engineer – Rotating Equipment

Ohio Transmission Corporation; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability & life insurance

Wellness discount

Safety shoes & glasses stipend

401(k) with employer match

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

OTC Industrial Technologies in the United States is seeking an Applications Engineer who bridges engineering design and customer requirements by delivering technical expertise, product customization, and application support.

You will support inside and outside sales, assist with proposals, read blueprints, select appropriate products, create quotes, and manage project timelines while mentoring junior staff. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or similar field preferred.
• 3–8 years of engineering or application work in rotating equipment OR 0–3 years with a 2- or 4-year engineering degree.
• Experience working with EPC contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings.
• Familiarity with distribution model and/or industrial equipment sales.
• Experience with rotating equipment product lines and manufacturers, size and selection of pumps and rotating equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, thermodynamics, materials science, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a customer-facing technical role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for both inside and outside sales activities.
• Assist outside sales efforts, including proposal generation and customer engagement.
• Collaborate with vendor sales representatives and engineers to ensure optimal solutions.
• Review customer design requests and select appropriate products using internal and external tools.
• Create and manage customer quotes and enter orders accurately into OTC systems.
• Manage and track project timelines, deliverables, and customer communications.
• Mentor and support junior team members in technical and process-related tasks.
• Travel occasionally for customer visits, vendor meetings, or project oversight.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication

Customer-facing

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

OTC Industrial Technologies in the United States is seeking an Applications Engineer who bridges engineering design and customer requirements by delivering technical expertise, product customization, and application support.

You will support inside and outside sales, assist with proposals, read blueprints, select appropriate products, create quotes, and manage project timelines while mentoring junior staff. Occasional travel may be required.