Voith Industrial Services - Houston, TX
posted 26 days ago
The Application Engineer for Rotating Machinery at Voith Turbo plays a crucial role in providing technical sales support and product selection for mechanical variable speed drives utilized in various sectors, including Power Generation and Oil & Gas, as well as emerging fields like hydrogen. This position is integral to the global Sales Support team and requires a solid understanding of mechanical power transmission engineering design and application knowledge, particularly for compressor and pump drive lines. The engineer will work closely with the local Sales Organization in the Americas, assisting in the processing of customer projects and ensuring that technical requirements are met effectively. In this role, the Application Engineer will analyze customer specifications and conduct feasibility checks to translate project requirements into accurate costing and customer offers. They will utilize Voith's selection and pricing tools to make initial product selections that align with customer drive specifications. Additionally, the engineer will provide technical support to outside sales staff during the offer phase, facilitating technical clarification meetings as needed. Once a customer order is received, the engineer will prepare handover documentation for the order execution team in the factory and conduct the necessary handover processes. The Application Engineer will also contribute to the continuous improvement of tools and processes, implementing individual improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This position may require national and international travel, estimated at less than 10% of the time, primarily to the USA, Germany, and South America. Extensive time in Germany will be necessary during the initial training period. Furthermore, the engineer will interact with vendors regarding parts supplied as part of the overall drive package, including heat exchangers, connection couplings, and base frames.