Application Engineer - Sealing Solutions for the Industrial Market

Application Engineer – Sealing Solutions for the Industrial Market

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SKF Seals is an independent business unit in the SKF Group having a sales turnover of 5.7 BSEK and over 3500 employees. We support our global Automotive and Industrial customers from our offices across different regions and countries.

As an Application Engineer, you will be a key member of our industrial sales team, taking technical responsibility for our sealing solutions. You will partner with customers throughout EMEA, particularly in South‑East Europe, to enhance business growth and nurture customer connections.

Your creativity and technical know‑how will help us deliver innovative solutions and open new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical consulting for the SKF sealing solutions covering translational and rotational applications. Identify customer needs and define market requirements, including solution development.
• Recognize the potential of existing and new business opportunities in the sealing sector and convert them into new business.
• Initiate, manage, and support technical approvals.
• Minimize risks for customers and SKF through design, complaint management, product monitoring, and risk analysis.
• Build and maintain robust internal and external networks.
• Support, prepare, and execute marketing activities for new business.

Your Profile

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or similar.
• Solid understanding of design principles and technical drawing creation, including CAD‑based modeling and interpretation of engineering specifications.
• Good knowledge of sealing technology and know‑how about SKF products and services is an advantage.
• Application knowledge, preferably, in the industrial sector.
• Experience in project management or application consulting and customer interaction is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Italian and English (both spoken and written).
• A creative mindset, openness to learning opportunities, and effective communication proficiency.
• Willingness to travel if required.

What we offer

• Comprehensive onboarding through personalized on‑the‑job training programs.
• Targeted professional development and training within a global company.
• Attractive compensation package.
• Possibility of working remotely (smart working) 2 days per week.

You’ll thrive in our team if you

• Enjoy working closely with customers and strive to deliver optimal technical, economic, and sustainable solutions.
• Have an eye for what matters and bring creativity to your work.
• Are a strong team player and open to new challenges in a global environment.

Additional Information

This position is based at one of our SKF sites in the North of Italy, as Villanova D’Asti (AT), Verona (VE), Airasca (TO), Cormano (MI), on local contract.

The position holder reports to the Manager, Application Engineering Industrial Seals EMEA, who is located in Germany.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application, with cover letter and CV in English, no later than October 19, 2025. Candidates will hear from us shortly after the final application date.