APPLICATION ENGINEER - Thermal Management

Paylocity; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

HYDAC seeks an Application Engineer - Thermal Management to drive custom engine cooling solutions, working with customers and internal teams to define requirements and validate performance from prototype to production.

The role emphasizes technical engagement, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous improvement across technology groups, with substantial travel and a focus on manufacturability and scalability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical interface between customers, sales, and internal engineering teams to deliver optimized HYDAC solutions.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and partners.
• Translate customer needs into system-level requirements; select and optimize HYDAC products and systems.
• Support design reviews, DFMEA, and validation efforts; stay current on industry trends.
• Collaborate with sales, product, development, lab, and operations teams to ensure scalable solutions.
• Document customer interactions and technical solutions across the full lifecycle.

Skills

System-level thinking

Strong problem-solving

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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!

Requirements

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.

You will make an impact and be successful in this role with the following skills and responsibilities:

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 of 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.

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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits

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