What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Engineer - Rentals position at OTC Industrial Technologies?
Critical Rental Solutions Application Engineers sit at the intersection of engineering, commercial support, and operations. They design, price, and deliver temporary compressed air solutions that keep critical industrial Sales running—often under tight timelines and challenging site conditions. From early customer conversations through execution, this role translates technical requirements into practical, reliable solutions that are safe, compliant, and commercially sound. It's a hands‑on, fast‑moving role for engineers who enjoy solving real‑world problems and seeing their designs come to life in the field.
What You'll Do
For over 60 years, employing and developing the best-in-class talent has been at the forefront of our success. By coupling our teams' hands-on experience with a wide range of products from top vendors, we provide customers with the best quality products and technical application expertise and services at the lowest possible costs.
Working with OTC Industrial Technologies is perfect for purpose driven individuals who are motivated to be part of an exciting transformational company.
What You'll Do
- Conduct site assessments and load calculations to design appropriate power, cooling, and compressed air solutions.
- Develop engineered solutions that meet safety, operational, and environmental requirements.
- Prepare accurate technical quotes aligned with scope, equipment selection, pricing, and schedules.
- Support sales during proposals and tenders by validating technical assumptions and solution feasibility.
- Configure solutions and manage asset availability using the Magic Asset Tool, ensuring data and pricing accuracy.
- Manage the technical scope of projects from design through installation, commissioning, and handover.
- Work closely with Sales and field teams to ensure successful execution.
- Deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions under tight timelines for outages, emergencies, and maintenance events.
- Use monitoring and performance data to improve reliability and efficiency
- After hours and weekend support as needed
- Associates (two-year technical school) degree or certificate in technical discipline such as mathematics, mechanical technology, or equivalent (preferred)
- Compressed air system experience (required).
- Experience translating engineered solutions into accurate, commercially sound quotes.
- Proficiency with CAD, engineering calculations, and asset or configuration management tools.
- Ability to perform in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments where safety and uptime are critical.
- Strong communication skills across technical, sales, and operations teams.
- Comprehensive Benefits:Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
- Financial Security:We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
- Work-Life Balance:Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life.
- Career Growth Opportunities:At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
For over 60 years, employing and developing the best-in-class talent has been at the forefront of our success. By coupling our teams' hands-on experience with a wide range of products from top vendors, we provide customers with the best quality products and technical application expertise and services at the lowest possible costs.
Working with OTC Industrial Technologies is perfect for purpose driven individuals who are motivated to be part of an exciting transformational company.