What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Engineer position at Swagelok Indiana | Cincinnati?
Company Description
For over 75 years, Swagelok has been a trusted leader in high-quality fluid and gas system solutions, known for excellence in quality, performance, and safety. Swagelok Indiana | Cincinnati goes beyond supplying industry-leading tube fittings and components by offering custom solutions and services. Supporting diverse industries like alternative fuels, power generation, biopharmaceutical, and semiconductor manufacturing, we deliver products such as valves, regulators, and hoses, alongside custom fabrications like panel enclosures, skid systems, and CNC tube bending. As a solutions provider, we are committed to meeting the evolving needs of our customers through innovation and expertise.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for an Application Engineer based in Indianapolis, IN, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. The Application Engineer will provide technical support, develop and test solutions, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and implement custom fluid and gas system solutions. Responsibilities include assisting with the specification of components, troubleshooting technical challenges, and ensuring quality and performance standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Completion of and active participation in Swagelok’s Application Engineering Program
- Work closely with Field Engineering and Account Managers to quote and design (via SolidWorks) simple to complex fluid system solutions based on customer needs.
- Create and review Bill of Materials in SAP (Swagelok’s business system) to ensure efficiency and accuracy for Production Technicians
- Develop strong understanding of Fluid System design principles to support internal associates as needed (Production Technicians, Customer Service, Account Managers)
- Act as a go-to point of contact for production assembly questions
- Interact with Customers and Account Managers to better understand project-specific customer needs
- Attend weekly Production Meetings to oversee quoted & designed projects as needed
- Complete “Engineering Reviews” as needed with Production Technicians prior to project delivery
- Work closely with vendors to ensure a timely delivery of components for customer projects
Competencies
- 3D CAD Software Knowledge: Candidate should have strong background with the use of 3D CAD software (Specifically SolidWorks)
- Problem Solver: Find effective solutions for industry-specific technical challenges.
- Adaptability/Resilience: Recovers quickly
- Communication: Active listening style that achieves understanding, appreciation for others and expressing oneself in a clear and well-articulated fashion appropriate to audience.
- Customer Service: Delivering, anticipating, and maintaining professionalism with customers.
- Optimism: Always references the positives in any situation
- Results Orientation: Gets results in a consistent and reliable manner
- Teamwork/Collaboration: To be supportive of all company initiatives, act collaboratively with other company associates, customer relationship orientation
- Work Habits: Attention to detail, planning and organization, strong work ethic, ability to function autonomously, work with a sense of urgency