Applications Engineer (HVAC/R or Industrial Refrigeration)

Applications Engineer (HVAC/R or Industrial Refrigeration)

Location: Bryan, TX

Company: Refrigeration Vessels & Systems Corp. (RVS), an EVAPCO Company

Reports to: Manager of Sales & Marketing

Travel: Approximately 10% (North America)

Position Overview

Refrigeration Vessels & Systems Corp. (RVS) manufactures ASME pressure vessels and packaged systems for large-scale industrial refrigeration applications. We are seeking a technically capable individual to support equipment applications, aftermarket needs, and technical problem-solving across the full lifecycle of our products.

This role is well suited for:

• An experienced industrial refrigeration or HVAC-R technician ready to move into a technical office-based role, or
• An engineer who has worked in manufacturing, field service support, or industrial refrigeration environments.
• The work is primarily office-based. You will not be dispatched for routine field service; however, practical field experience is essential. The role requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to apply real-world experience to equipment selection, troubleshooting, and customer support.
  
  
  

You will work closely with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and customers to ensure RVS equipment is applied correctly, supported accurately, and performs as intended.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Applications & Equipment Support

• Support the proper application of RVS equipment through review of specifications, drawings, and system requirements
• Provide technical input on equipment selection and system configuration based on industrial refrigeration and HVAC-R principles
• Assist with troubleshooting questions related to equipment operation, controls, and system performance
• Participate in root cause analysis for equipment or quality concerns and support corrective actions
  
  
  

Aftermarket & Order Management

• Prepare accurate and timely quotations for new equipment, replacement parts, and aftermarket services
• Review new equipment and aftermarket orders for technical accuracy, completeness, and functional intent
• Assist in coordinating paid and warranty-related field service support
  
  
  

Sales & Customer Interaction

• Serve as a technical resource for RVS outside sales representatives and customers
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external contacts
• Build strong working relationships through responsive, accurate, and practical support
  
  
  

Industry & Field Exposure

• Travel periodically (approximately 10%) to customer sites, sales offices, and industry meetings
• Participate in relevant industrial refrigeration and HVAC-R trade associations as needed
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

This role may be filled by candidates with either technical field experience or formal engineering education. A combination of both is strongly preferred.

Required / Strongly Preferred:

• Experience in industrial refrigeration or HVAC-R (field service, manufacturing support, applications, or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and equipment documentation
• Strong communication skills and a professional, team-oriented approach
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  
  
  

Desired (Not All Required):

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude; welding or fabrication exposure
• Familiarity with pressure vessels, ASME Code, or industrial packaged systems
• Experience with controls, PLCs, microprocessor-based panels, pumps, valves, or instrumentation
• Experience with root cause analysis or quality investigations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
• Candidates with substantial hands-on experience and no formal degree are encouraged to apply.
  
  
  

What This Role Is — and Is Not

This role is:

• Technically focused
• Detail-driven and accuracy-based
• Grounded in real industrial equipment and applications
• A long-term role supporting manufactured products and customers
  
  
  

This role is not:

• A commission-based sales role
• A routine field service position
• A high-travel or high-pressure sales environment
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Profit Sharing
  
  
  

About RVS & EVAPCO

Refrigeration Vessels & Systems Corp. (RVS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of EVAPCO, Inc., a global leader in evaporative cooling and industrial refrigeration equipment. EVAPCO is employee-owned and known for long-term stability, quality manufacturing, and technical integrity.

Our Bryan, TX facility supports complex industrial refrigeration applications across food processing, cold storage, and industrial markets. We value safety, quality workmanship, practical engineering, and accountability.

Interested?

If you take pride in technical accuracy, understand how equipment behaves in the real world, and want to apply that knowledge in a stable manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply. Join Our Team | EVAPCO