Application Engineer
Job Introduction
Position Summary:
Work collaboratively with customers and the HydraForce Sales team to develop and adapt products to meet customer needs
Role Responsibility
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons
Meet with customer to determine needs, review criteria for product application
Based on information gathered in customer meetings and test results, recommend specific products for the customer’s application(s)
Design custom hydraulic integrated circuits based on customer input
Investigate and resolve technical issues
Manage the communication flow with customers, Sales Managers and Engineers to resolve design issues
Provide advice and guidance to the Sales team
Support Sales team efforts
Assist customers with hands-on troubleshooting
Collect data and develop engineering reports based on test data
Collaborate with Design Engineering, Research and Development, Manufacturing and Purchasing
Perform other duties as assigned
Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. Through interaction with our global network of employees and customers, our employees provide products and solutions that have a global impact. For almost 35 years, HydraForce has been producing the most innovative electro-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.
Throughout the world, you can find our products in a broad range of applications:
Agricultural and Turf Care Machinery
Construction and Road-Building Equipment
Material Handling and Personnel-Lift Equipment
Transmission, Engine and Powertrain Controls
Forestry and Resource Management Equipment
Refuse and Waste Handling Equipment
Injection Molding and Press Machinery
Other Specialized Mobile and Industrial Applications
TRAVEL:
Flexibility to travel frequently, sometimes with minimal notice
The Ideal Candidate
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Knowledge of the functionality of hydraulic cartridge valves, integrated valve circuits and associated hydraulic/electronic systems
Strong reporting skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrated relationship building and maintenance skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Able to work well under pressure and multi-task as needed
Ability to understand all safety requirements and cautions
Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
Package Description
Our employees enjoy a full complement of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance, Disability coverage, 401(k) with a generous match, and the opportunity to participate in our ESOP. Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 Paid Holidays and more!
Education Assistance
Our employees are encouraged to further their educations with our Tuition Assistance Programs, Apprenticeships and our on-site English As a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship classes.
On-Site Training
We offer best manufacturing practices training, Six Sigma classes led by our own Black Belts, supervisory and management development courses and basic computer skills classes
About the Company
Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. Through interaction with our global network of employees and customers, our employees provide products and solutions that have a global impact. For almost 35 years, HydraForce has been producing the most innovative electro-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.
Throughout the world, you can find our products in a broad range of applications:
Agricultural and Turf Care Machinery
Construction and Road-Building Equipment
Material Handling and Personnel-Lift Equipment
Transmission, Engine and Powertrain Controls
Forestry and Resource Management Equipment
Refuse and Waste Handling Equipment
Injection Molding and Press Machinery
Other Specialized Mobile and Industrial Applications
HydraForce