Application Engineer - Thermal Management

Hydac International GmbH; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hydac International GmbH is looking for an Application Engineer – Thermal Management in North Carolina. This role involves supporting the development of custom engine cooling systems, collaborating with customers and internal teams to deliver tailored thermal solutions. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off, among others.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of relevant experience in engineering or application.
• Ability to work across multiple technologies and applications.
• Customer interaction and technical presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical interface between customers and internal teams.
• Drive customer success through value-based solutions.
• Translate customer needs into system-level requirements.

Skills

System-level thinking and application expertise

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

HYDAC is a family‑owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized for mobile, industrial, and process applications. We are looking for motivated, energetic people to join our dynamic Team!

Application Engineer – Thermal Management

This role will support the development of custom engine cooling systems potentially for both mobile and/or power generation applications. The Application Engineer will work on tailored thermal solutions, partnering with customers and internal teams to define requirements, support design, and validate performance across prototype and production programs.

Position Summary

• The Application Engineer serves as the technical interface between customers, sales, and internal engineering teams to deliver optimized HYDAC solutions.
• Drives customer success through technically sound, value‑based solutions.
• Supports new business growth and existing account expansion.
• Operates within a standardized HYDAC AE framework across technologies and divisions.

Customer & Sales Enablement

• Lead technical discussions with customers and partners.
• Support quoting, proposals, and solution positioning.
• Build relationships with customer engineering teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor for long‑term solution success.
• Travel 20–40% as required.

Application Engineering & System Development

• Translate customer needs into system‑level requirements.
• Select and optimize HYDAC products and systems.
• Ensure compliance with technical, quality, and commercial requirements.
• Support design reviews, DFMEA, and validation efforts.
• Expand capability across technologies and applications.

Technical Expertise & Value Delivery

• Deliver technical presentations and demonstrations.
• Train customers, partners, and internal teams.
• Stay current on industry and technology trends.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with sales, product, development, lab, and operations teams.
• Ensure solutions are manufacturable and scalable.
• Support global collaboration across HYDAC entities.

Documentation & Process

• Document customer interactions and technical solutions.
• Ensure traceability across the full lifecycle.

Core Competencies

• System‑level thinking and application expertise.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication across technical levels.
• Business awareness and growth mindset.
• Cross‑functional collaboration and accountability.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (preferred).
• 2–3+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Ability to work across multiple technologies and applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HYDAC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Benefits

• Pet Insurance
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays