Application Engineering Development Program

Timken; Canton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Timken Company is seeking an Application Engineer Development Program participant in North Canton, Ohio. You will analyze customer requirements to develop optimized bearing and system solutions, serving as the technical contact for a product line or market segment.

Through a structured 6-month training program, you will gain exposure to all aspects of our business and start contributing immediately. This role requires relocation to North Canton and a commitment to the program and site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree with a 2.8+ GPA.
• College graduate by May 2027 for program eligibility.
• Engineering internships/co-ops preferred.
• Leadership experience in academics or activities.
• Willingness to relocate to North Canton, Ohio for HQ.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs by developing analytical models for engineering goals.
• Perform studies and analyses for broad bearing applications and develop proposals.
• Lead new product/process requests and verify surrounding systems for performance.
• Compare manufacturability and cost of solutions; present to customers.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance through product development and service life.

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree

College graduate (Dec 2026 - May 2027)

Minimum GPA 2.8

Engineering internships/co-ops preferred

Leadership experience

Willing to relocate to North Canton OH

Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

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Application Engineering Development Program

What The Timken Company makes possible begins with you.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world’s infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timkenteam to write your own unique story and help drive what’s next.

A career at Timkenmeans you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world—improving the efficiency of today’s industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what’s possible in their world of motion.

As an application engineer you will analyze customer application requirements and business goals to develop optimized bearing/system solutions. You will be The Timken Company's technical contact assigned to a product line, application type, or market segment.

Application engineers will participate in The Timken Company's technical training program. Our training program is one of the most respected in the industry and prepares you for future success. During this accelerated 6-month program based in North Canton, Ohio, you'll be exposed to all aspects of The Timken Company business.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Understand internal and external customer needs by developing analytical models for customers that meet their engineering needs.
• Application modeling by performing studies and analysis covering a broad spectrum of complex bearing applications and assemble comprehensive customer proposals.
• Identification of solutions by selecting bearings and components. Lead new product/process requests and/or new product development projects. Review and ensure the systems surrounding the bearings and mechanical power transmission components will provide top performance.
• Compare all potential solutions for manufacturability, cost profile, and other attributes relevant to the customer. Present solutions to internal and external customers.
• Provide on-going technical assistance to the customer during various product cycle phases; concept design, development, launch and service life. Technical assistance may include travel and ability to present these complex solutions to the customer.

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:

• College graduate (December 2026 - May 2027).
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Engineering internships/co-ops preferred.
• Leadership experience demonstrated in academic or extra-curricular activities, or during employment.
• Ability to relocate to our Corporate Headquarters in North Canton, Ohio.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• Products that contribute to a sustainable worldA conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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