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Applications Engineer Couplings

Smiths Group


Job Location:

Pasadena, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 October 2026 (4 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Sales

Job Summary

This position will require travel to the UK for a minimum of 2 weeks for training.

The Applications Engineer-Couplings is responsible for providing technical expertise and application support for the companys coupling product portfolio. This role works closely with customers OEMs distributors EPCs and internal stakeholders to ensure proper product selection solve complex application challenges and support successful project execution. The Applications Engineer serves as a technical resource throughout the customer lifecycle from specification and design through installation commissioning and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

Evaluate customer applications and operating conditions to recommend appropriate coupling technologies and configurations.

Review equipment data including power requirements torque speed shaft separation misalignment service factors and environmental conditions to ensure proper coupling selection.

Prepare technical proposals quotations engineering calculations and application documentation supporting sales opportunities.

Serve as the primary technical resource for sales teams distributors OEMs end users and inside team regarding coupling products and applications.

Review customer specifications and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and project requirements.

Provide engineering support for custom coupling designs special applications and retrofit opportunities.

Collaborate with manufacturing operations and supply chain teams to address technical questions and support project execution.


Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline required

Prefers a minimum of 3 years experience in rotating equipment couplings drivetrain systems power transmission industrial equipment or reliability engineering experience.

Strong understanding of mechanical power transmission principles shaft alignment vibration torque transmission and rotating equipment reliability.

Ability to perform engineering calculations involving product sizing torque speed horsepower moment loading and service factor requirements.

Proficiency with ERP engineering software and Microsoft Office applications.

Excellent analytical and customer-facing skills.

Effective communication skills both verbal and written.

Experience working in a diverse environment with a global company is a plus.


Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the world’s evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisions—John Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more

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