Application Engineer - Railways

Gruppo SKF; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is looking for an experienced Application Engineer in Gurgaon to develop and promote application solutions for Railways. The candidate will manage Condition Monitoring projects and support commercial proposals, requiring a Bachelor's in Mechanical, Production, or Mining Engineering along with 6-8 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and technical skills are essential for this individual contribution role, which also involves building relationships with customers and understanding their needs.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in application engineering or maintenance.
• Strong knowledge about SKF products and solutions.
• Good communication with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote application solutions for Railways.
• Manage Condition Monitoring projects in Railways Sector.
• Support commercial proposals with key account managers.

Skills

Communication skills

High technical competence

Knowledge of Railway System

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical, Production or Mining Engineering

Job description

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Requisition ID: 24157

Job Category: Sales & Customer Service

Contract type: Permanent

Location

Gurgaon, IN

About SKF

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides industry leading automotive and industrial engineered solutions through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from being a pioneer ball bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKF's solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation, SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.

The industrial market in India is a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector that plays a crucial role in a company’s economic growth, with the manufacturing sector being the most diverse and promising. Industrial customers aim to improve operational efficiency while prioritising quality, reliability, and value collaborations that demonstrate a commitment to customer satisfaction and address their evolving needs.

At SKF, we provide industry-leading engineering solutions and technologies to industrial market that consistently deliver reliability and efficiency in their day-to-day operations. We cater to a range of industrial sectors, including heavy industries, wind, metals, railways, and general machinery, and help customers achieve their key objectives, depending on their specific application needs and challenges around the machines and equipment.

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

Job Description

Position Title

Application Engineer

Reports To

Application Engineer Manager

Role Type

Individual Contribution

Location

Gurgaon

Job Responsibilities

Key purpose of the Job

Develop and promote segment-oriented Application Solutions for Railways and manage Condition Monitoring projects in Railways Sector.

Profile of Job Holder

6‑8 A1 years of experience spent primarily in application engineering A2 or maintenance exposure or services

Bachelor of Mechanical, Production or Mining Engineering.

High technical competence and knowledge about SKF Products and Solutions

Good communication skills with senior management level

Knowledge of Railway System and process i.e product approval cycle, customer complaint management etc.

Key responsibilities

• Develop high quality application engineering solutions for the customers in the segment.
• Support commercial proposals process with key account manager/ sales for the developed solution and generate business as per the plan.
• Achieve business plan for the segment/ customer defines in the plan.
• Document the solutions developed with the customers and replicate the success in the segment.
• Regular Training and development of Frontline sales, Business Development, Application Engineering, new technologies.
• Actively participate in the segment /industry Technical Forums and present SKF solutions.
• Manage the Technical complaints of customers in segment.
• Regularly communicate with customers in the segment and customer /internal organization on products and new market offerings for the segment.
• Conduct high caliber technical seminars with customers within the segment.
• Build up good and long term relationships with customers, understanding and knowing their needs , machines, development life cycles and market trends.
• Continuously evaluate profitability of his/ her activities before executing them , taking into account risk and effort. To know and cascade value propositions in his/ her area.
• Be updated on technologies, products and services available within the SKF Organisation as well as from SKF Partners related to his/ her areas.
• Develop and maintain a wide internal network (PD’s, DC’s and segment organization etc).
• Strive for continuous improvement and development of his/ her knowledge and skills.
• Support projects, products and services ( as resource/ specialist)
• Know and perform work in agreement with the SKF quality procedures and Code of Conduct.
• Support sales team and act as partner in corporate negotiation process.
• Experience in mechanical machinery / production experience / industrial experience

Key Interfaces in the Job

Internal

• Manufacturing- Local/ Global
• Solution Factories
• Product Line
• Business Dev

External

• Customers

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About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.