Application Engineer – Industrial Hoses (Gujarat)

Innovative Engineering Products Private Limited; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-linked incentives

Training & skill development

Strong field and backend support

Career progression opportunities

Autonomy with accountability

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a field-oriented Application Engineer in Gujarat. This role requires identifying and developing industrial hose applications while collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have 2-6 years of experience in industrial applications, a diploma/BTech in mechanical or production engineering, and a strong interest in hands-on work. Competitive compensation and strong backend support are offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in industrial applications.
• Experience with industrial hoses, hydraulics/pneumatics, and fluid handling systems.
• Field or application engineering exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit industrial plants to identify hose and fluid-transfer applications.
• Provide application-level technical guidance and support sales conversions.
• Promote premium hose solutions as effective alternatives.

Skills

Interest in hands-on industrial applications

Observational and analytical mindset

Ability to explain technical solutions

Comfortable with extensive travel

Self-driven and curious

Education

Diploma / BE / BTech in Mechanical, Production, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Ahmedabad Rajkot

Preferred Experience: 2-3 Years

About The Role

Innovative Engineering Products Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a field-oriented Application Engineer to identify, understand, and develop industrial hose applications across Gujarat.

This role focuses on scouting real plant applications, understanding operating conditions, and promoting premium industrial hose solutions used in fluid transfer, material handling, and process industries. The ideal candidate enjoys being on the shop floor, interacting with maintenance and engineering teams, and translating application insights into solution-led opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Application Scouting & Opportunity Development

• Visit industrial plants across Gujarat to identify hose and fluid-transfer applications such as hydraulic, chemical transfer, air, water, steam, oil, slurry, and abrasive media.
• Study existing hose installations, failure patterns, safety risks, and performance gaps.
• Understand operating parameters including pressure, temperature, media compatibility, routing, movement, and environment.
• Recommend suitable premium industrial hose solutions based on application requirements.

Technical Engagement & Solution Promotion

• Engage with maintenance engineers, reliability teams, project engineers, and plant managers.
• Provide application-level technical guidance and product recommendations.
• Support the sales team in converting technical opportunities into commercial orders.
• Assist customers with best practices for hose selection, routing, assembly, and installation.

Market Development

• Promote premium hose solutions as long-term, reliable, and safety-focused alternatives rather than commodity replacements.
• Identify conversion opportunities from unbranded or lower-grade hoses.
• Support trials, demonstrations, and pilot installations where required.

Coordination & Feedback

• Coordinate with internal sales, operations, and warehouse teams for smooth execution.
• Document applications, opportunity status, and field learnings.
• Share structured feedback on market trends, competitor practices, and emerging customer needs.

Desired Profile

Education

• Diploma / BE / BTech in Mechanical, Production, or related engineering discipline.

Experience

• 2–6 years of experience in industrial applications, preferably involving:
  • Industrial hoses
  • Hydraulics / pneumatics
  • Fluid handling systems
  • MRO or plant maintenance environments
• Prior field or application engineering exposure is strongly preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong interest in hands‑on industrial applications.
• Comfortable with extensive travel across Gujarat.
• Observational and analytical mindset able to diagnose application problems.
• Ability to explain technical solutions clearly and practically.
• Self‑driven, curious, and capable of working independently in the field.

Why Join Innovative?

• Application-First Culture: We believe engineering understanding comes before selling. You will be encouraged to deeply study applications and recommend the right solution, not just push products.
• Exposure to Premium Technologies: Work with world‑class industrial hose technologies used by leading manufacturers and process industries.
• Strong Market Presence & Legacy: With over 25 years of presence, Innovative is a trusted partner to customers across Automotive, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Cement, Steel, Power, OEMs, and Manufacturing sectors.
• Freedom with Responsibility: You will have the independence to build your territory, explore applications, and create impact supported by strong backend teams, warehousing, and leadership.
• Learning & Career Growth: The diversity of industries and applications will help you build deep technical expertise, opening paths into senior application roles, product specialization, and leadership positions.
• People‑Centric & Performance‑Driven: We value initiative, integrity, learning, and accountability and we recognise performance.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: A fair and competitive salary structure aligned with experience and market benchmarks, along with performance‑linked incentives.
• Strong Field & Backend Support: You will be backed by experienced sales teams, operations, warehousing, and logistics — allowing you to focus on applications and customer engagement rather than firefighting.
• Training & Skill Development: Structured onboarding, product training, and continuous learning on industrial hose technologies, applications, and best practices.
• Exposure to Diverse Industries: Hands‑on experience across multiple sectors such as Automotive, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Cement, Steel, Power, OEMs, and Manufacturing — accelerating your technical and professional growth.
• Career Progression Opportunities: Clear growth pathways into senior application engineering roles, product specialization, key account support, and leadership positions as the business expands.
• Autonomy with Accountability: Freedom to operate in the field, build relationships, and develop opportunities with trust, responsibility, and ownership of your territory.
• Ethical & People‑First Work Culture: A transparent, respectful, and performance‑driven environment where integrity, learning, and initiative are valued.

Who Should Apply

If you enjoy being on plant floors more than behind a desk, like solving real engineering problems, and want to build a career in industrial applications and solution engineering, this role is for you.

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