Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Howden, A Chart Industries Company is seeking an Application Engineer for Screw Compressors, responsible for developing technically sound compressor offerings for refrigeration and hydrocarbon processing applications. The role involves reviewing customer specifications, performing engineering analysis, and collaborating with sales and engineering teams to ensure successful integration of compressors into packaged systems.
Responsibilities
- Review customer equipment requirements, specifications, and process conditions to determine appropriate application of screw compressor technology
- Perform engineering analysis and equipment selection to ensure compressors and associated systems meet customer requirements, company engineering standards, and applicable industry codes
- Develop technically sound compressor offerings from concept through proposal submission with minimal technical supervision
- Prepare technical proposals including compressor selections, performance data, technical descriptions, and supporting documentation
- Work closely with Sales to support customer engagement, including technical discussions, clarification meetings, and specification review
- Collaborate with compressor package partners, system integrators, and internal engineering teams to ensure successful integration of bare shaft compressors into packaged systems
- Evaluate supplier capabilities and coordinate with internal resources for additional components or subsystems
- Ensure proposals contain clear and accurate scope definitions to support a smooth transition from sales to project execution
- Provide technical feedback from market engagement and project experience to support continuous improvement of products, processes, and tools
- Support development of screw compressor applications across key market segments by working with Sales and package partners
- Support internal training and knowledge sharing related to screw compressor applications and best practices
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Experience with rotating equipment or gas compression systems
- Working knowledge of gas handling processes and compressor system integration
- Ability to review technical specifications and translate process conditions into equipment selections
- Willingness to travel to support customer engagement and partner relationships
- Experience with screw compressors or other positive displacement compression technologies
- Experience working with compressor packagers or system integrators
- Familiarity with API 619, API 614, and IIAR standards where applicable
- Experience supporting proposal development in an industrial equipment environment
Company Overview
Howden, A Chart Industries Company is a leading global provider of mission critical air and gas handling products. It was founded in 1854, and is headquartered in Renfrew, Renfrewshire, GBR, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.howden.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Howden, A Chart Industries Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2022, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.