Industrial Hydraulics Application Engineer

Job Description

The Industrial Hydraulics Application Engineer serves as the primary technical expert supporting the sales and engineering teams in delivering high-performance hydraulic solutions.

 

Responsibilities

 

Applications Support

Engage with sales teams and customers to define system requirements and application needs

Develop and evaluate hydraulic schematics, circuit logic, and system layouts

Select and size pumps, valves, actuators, accumulators, and filtration components

Prepare technical proposals, bills of materials (BOM), and concept designs

Provide detailed technical input for project quotations and timelines

 

Review Product Design

Ensure system designs meet engineering principles, safety codes, and customer specifications

Approve design changes and documentation in collaboration with engineering teams

Coordinate prototype testing, factory acceptance testing, and validation activities

Work with customer engineering to finalize system architecture and approvals

Recommend improvements based on field performance, wear analysis, or failure modes

 

Field Service and Project Support

Provide startup, tuning, and commissioning support on-site as required

Diagnose hydraulic issues and provide remote or hands-on support

Collaborate with service teams and 3rd-party integrators for seamless implementation

Maintain working knowledge of legacy equipment and systems for retrofit projects

 

Clerical/General Administrative

Respond to technical inquiries, prepare reports, and maintain project records

Participate in internal training, process improvements, and documentation updates

Support the production and assembly team with technical documentation and troubleshooting

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Power Technology, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in industrial hydraulics applications or systems integration

 

Required Skills

• Strong foundation in hydraulic theory and industrial applications
• Familiarity with mobile/off-highway and/or industrial stationary systems
• Ability to create and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven problem-solving and project management capabilities
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, CAD and hydraulic modeling software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)

 

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Industry standards UL and CE is a plus
• Registered Engineer or eligible for registration within 2 years

 

Up to 15% travel requirement.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.