Application and Design Engineer

TEADIT® Group is recognized worldwide as a leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative products for critical fluid sealing processes. The wide variety of sealing solutions developed by Teadit® have been important tools for many industries including the Refining, Chemical Process, and Power Generation industries. Teadit® has helped a number of industries achieve the goal of an emission-free environment within their facilities. Teadit® is constantly investing in R & D to keep up with the evolution of the industry's needs.

Teadit® North America is located in Houston, Texas. Worldwide, we have locations in South America, Europe and Asia. The variety of sealing solutions developed by TEADIT® is fundamental in order to achieve the leakage-free goal in the many industries we serve.

The quality and effectiveness of these solutions are based on management and innovation, which are the basis for all products manufactured at any Teadit® plant. As a result of this continuous process of quality improvement, an ISO 9001 certification was obtained in Brazil, the United States, and Europe.

Every Teadit® product is developed, manufactured and installed to achieve the goal of ensuring leakage control and environmental preservation.

The Application and Design Engineer II is a critical role in the development, design, and testing of new products while also providing advanced technical support to customers. This position requires a deeper level of expertise and autonomy in managing projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and influencing product development to align with market needs and industry trends.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Lead the analysis, development, and recommendation of design approaches to meet production and customer requirements for existing, new, or improved products and/or processes.
• Conduct research to identify applications, performance criteria, and functional requirements, ensuring that designs meet customer specifications and industry regulations.
• Develop and evaluate multiple product design solutions, balancing factors such as corporate image, market research, applications engineering, human factors, manufacturing constraints, materials, safety, aesthetics, and cost considerations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Manufacturing, and Quality, to drive successful product development and implementation.
• Produce conceptual prototypes and validate designs through engineering calculations, testing, and analysis.
• Serve as a key technical advisor to customers, providing in-depth engineering support and resolving complex technical inquiries.
• Develop and deliver training on Teadit products and services, including relevant industry codes and standards.
• Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program to conform to ISO 9001:2008 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting QMS objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• EDUCATION AND TRAINING
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience as described below may be accepted in lieu of education.
• EXPERIENCE
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in application engineering, engineering design, product development, or related technical roles.
  • Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment a plus.
  • Experience with bolted joint assemblies and sealing technologies is a plus.
  • Education as described above may be accepted in lieu of experience.
• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
  • Strong conceptual design skills, including sketching, rendering, and prototype model work utilizing CAD/CAM tools.
  • Advanced ability to perform engineering calculations to support product design activities.
  • Proficiency in drafting techniques and symbology.
  • Strong technical research skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Superior oral, written, and presentation communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts.
  • Ability to communicate and work well with teams composed of customers and/or other employees of all levels.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations where limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to formulate and document a high-level plan with input from many functional groups.
  • Ability to work under pressure of schedules.

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