Application Engineer I

Timken; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global technology leader in engineered bearings is seeking an Application Engineer in Düsseldorf. The role involves supporting Rail Engineering by translating customer needs into innovative bearing applications. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, experience in the rail industry, and strong skills in communication and problem-solving. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with training opportunities in France.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Benefits

Training opportunities in France

Qualifikationen

• Experience in the rail industry is required.
• Ability to influence across a matrix organization.
• Willingness to travel for work.

Aufgaben

• Perform advanced bearing analysis using proprietary software.
• Conduct calculations beyond standard software capabilities.
• Provide engineering and technical support to sales teams.
• Identify opportunities to expand Timken’s product lines.
• Participate in the development of new analysis tools.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking & analysis

Problem solving skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Fluent German

Professional English

Good knowledge in French

Ausbildung

Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or Technology

Jobbeschreibung

What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Support Rail Engineering tactics and front-end business goals by translating customer needs into innovative applications for Timken bearings and related products, combining strong engineering fundamentals, application expertise, and customer insight to deliver value-added solutions and share knowledge across the organization

MAIN RESPONSABILITIE

Technical Analysis & Engineering Support

• Perform advanced bearing analysis using proprietary Timken software and other engineering tools.
• Conduct calculations beyond standard software capabilities, including adjusted L10 life, system analysis, and internal geometry design.
• Define bearing specifications, recommend seal and lubricant solutions, and review customer selections.
• Provide engineering and technical support to field sales and internal teams.
• Translate customer needs into bearing solutions aligned with Timken’s business goals.
• Present technical information to customers to influence buying decisions and add value.
• Support selected customers directly as an application engineer.
• Identify opportunities to expand Timken’s product and service lines or enter new markets.
• Submit ideas for product improvements.
• Participate in the development and testing of new analysis tools and software.
• Conduct industry and technology research, identify trends, and share insights with New Business Development and managemen

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or Technology with experience in rail industry
• Demonstrated critical thinking & analysis, as well as problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence across the matrix organization and drive alignment.
• Project management and problem-solving expertise.
• Fluent German – Professional English and plus good knowledge in French

OTHER INFORMATION

• Working location: Rail Düsseldorf office – Mainly Germany + Europe
• Induction training (around 3 months) in France (Colmar office)
• Willingness to travel for work

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your application documents, stating a possible starting date and your salary expectations.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email:

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 5x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 14x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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