Application Engineer

Poclain Hydraulics; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Poclain Hydraulics, a global leader in hydraulic systems, seeks an Applications Engineer in Wisconsin to design hydraulic transmission systems for mobile equipment and to collaborate with customers and the Sales team to deliver tailored solutions.

The role involves developing schematics, BOMs, supporting prototype testing, and presenting technical options. Expect ~20–25% travel across North America and an annual trip to the France headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong communication and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic transmission systems for mobile equipment applications.
• Develop hydraulic schematics and Bills of Material.
• Support prototype testing and product validation.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and distributors.
• Partner with Sales to develop customized solutions.
• Conduct customer visits, product demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Support CRM activities and technical documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer relationship

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Poclain Hydraulics is a global manufacturer of innovative hydrostatic transmission systems serving construction, agriculture, mining, material handling, and industrial markets. Our engineers work directly with customers to develop hydraulic solutions that power some of the world's toughest equipment.

Overview

We're looking for an Application Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and working directly with customers.

In this role, you'll partner with our Sales team to design hydraulic systems, provide technical expertise, support prototype development, and help customers bring innovative equipment to market.

If you enjoy combining engineering design with customer interaction, this could be the perfect opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Design hydraulic transmission systems for mobile equipment applications
• Develop hydraulic schematics and Bills of Material
• Support prototype testing and product validation
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and distributors
• Partner closely with Sales to develop customized solutions
• Conduct customer visits, product demonstrations, and technical presentations
• Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation
• Support CRM activities and technical documentation

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects

Preferred

• Hydraulic systems experience
• Machinery operation experience
• Hands‑on mechanical troubleshooting

Travel

• Approximately 20–25% travel throughout North America
• One week annually at Poclain headquarters in France

Why Join Poclain?

• Work on cutting‑edge hydraulic technology
• Collaborate with customers across multiple industries
• International travel opportunities
• Competitive pay and excellent benefits

Help engineer the next generation of hydraulic solutions powering equipment around the world.