Lead Compressor Design Engineer

James Thornton

KOTECH | Leading Portable Diesel & Oil-Free Air Compressors for Industrial Power

About James Thornton

James Thornton is the Lead Compressor Design Engineer at KOTECH Compressor, bringing 15+ years of specialized expertise in designing high-efficiency screw and piston compressors. His deep knowledge spans oil-injected, high-pressure, and custom process gas systems, with a focus on building durable, field-proven units for mining, construction, and oilfield applications. He leads the engineering team behind KOTECH’s most popular portable diesel and oil-free compressor lines, ensuring every product balances performance, efficiency, and long-term reliability.

Great compressor design is invisible—until it keeps your operation running when everything else fails.

Credentials

Experience

15+ Years Designing High-Efficiency Screw & Piston Compressors

Education

BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK

Areas of Expertise

High-Pressure Compressor Design Screw & Piston Compressor Engineering Oil-Injected Systems Process Gas Compression Industrial Compressor Efficiency Custom Compressor Solutions

Achievements & Recognition

Designed 12+ flagship compressor models
Patented 3 high-efficiency screw compressor designs
Led 300 CFM series development
Reduced compressor energy consumption by 22%
Certified ASME Pressure Vessel Engineer