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Bendel Tank & Heat Exchanger · 2 days ago

HT-Applications Engineer

Houston, TX, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Metalforms Heat Transfer is a full-service partner specializing in the design, fabrication, testing, and maintenance of heat exchangers and related process equipment. The Applications Engineer serves as a technical resource for the Sales Engineering and Aftermarket Teams, focusing on customer specification review, ASME code compliance, mechanical design, and ensuring technically sound solutions.

IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingService Industry

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to Sales Engineering and Aftermarket teams to interpret customer inquiries and develop accurate technical and commercial quotations

Review customer specifications related to mechanical design, ASME code requirements, welding, NDE, testing, and fabrication; identify exceptions, clarifications, and risks as needed

Collaborate closely with Welding and Quality teams to review and address customer welding procedures, NDE requirements, and quality specifications

Work with Manufacturing and Purchasing teams to assess fabrication capabilities, material availability, and lead-time constraints, and communicate technical and commercial impacts to Sales Engineering

Interface directly with customers to resolve technical issues and support order acquisition by proposing innovative, compliant, and cost-effective technical solutions

Apply knowledge of ASME Section VIII Division 1, API 663, API 660, TEMA, and other applicable industry standards to evaluate design feasibility, manufacturing constraints, and cost impacts

Lead the technical portion of the order hand-off process from Sales to the Execution/Project team to ensure a smooth transition

Perform preliminary mechanical and thermal designs of heat exchangers using appropriate design tools and engineering judgment

Qualification

Mechanical designASME code complianceHeat exchanger designHTRI softwareTechnical sales experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical drawing interpretationIndustry standardsProposal preparationExposure to refinery processesTime managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

2–3 years of experience in heat exchanger technical sales or estimating

Foundational knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes

Strong interest and foundational knowledge of heat transfer and hydraulics

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Highly organized with strong time management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Familiarity with ASME, TEMA, NACE, API standards

Experience interpreting customer specifications and technical documents

Knowledge of heat exchanger design and pressure vessels

Proficiency with HTRI software

Exposure to refinery and petrochemical processes

Experience preparing proposals for EPCs and end users

Benefits

Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO

401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)

Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance

HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs

Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance

Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment

Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Company

Bendel Tank & Heat Exchanger

Bendel Tank & Heat Exchanger is a premier manufacturer of custom-engineered tanks, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels for the chemical, petroleum, and process manufacturing industries.

Founded in 1963

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

51-200 employees