Applications Engineer

Moog Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select)

Flexible paid time off

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer in Buffalo, NY, to join the Servo Valve team. You’ll work as a trusted technical partner, solving complex problems across hydraulics, controls, electronics, and mechanical systems, with frequent customer interaction and on-site support.

You will collaborate with a seasoned team to deliver applications engineering excellence, travel about 20–25% domestically, and grow deep expertise in Moog’s servo valve technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Five (5) or more years of engineering experience in a technical, customer-facing role.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, or electromechanical systems.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and ability to independently solve technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for customers using Moog servo valve solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve system-level issues involving hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Recommend products and solutions that align with customer performance objectives and application requirements.
• Support customers with troubleshooting, system optimization, product selection, and application guidance.
• Conduct on-site assessments, system verification, and occasional valve tuning activities.
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements that support proposals and business opportunities.
• Deliver technical training to customers and internal teams.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and global product teams to ensure exceptional customer support.
• Build long-term customer relationships by serving as a trusted technical advisor.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Excellent communication

Independent problem solving

Travel willingness

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Servo valve knowledge

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title

Applications Engineer

Reporting To

Head, Product Engrg. Sect.

Work Schedule

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

Our team in Industrial Group is looking for an Applications Engineer to join our Servo Valve team in East Aurora, NY.

As Applications Engineer, you'll serve as a trusted technical partner to customers across a wide range of industrial applications. You'll help customers troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, select the right products, and solve challenging system-level problems involving hydraulics, controls, electronics, and mechanical systems.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys customer interaction, hands‑on problem solving, and applying technical expertise to real‑world applications. You'll work alongside a highly experienced team of product and applications engineers while developing deep expertise in Moog's industry‑leading servo valve technology.

As Applications Engineer with Moog's Industrial Group, you'll work directly with customers to solve complex engineering challenges using some of the most advanced motion control technology in the world. You'll join a collaborative team of technical experts, build specialized knowledge in servo valve applications, and have a direct impact on customer success across a broad range of industrial markets.

To be considered for Applications Engineer, here's what you'll typically bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Five (5) or more years of engineering experience in a technical, customer‑facing, applications, systems, field service, or product support role.

• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, or electromechanical systems.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and an ability to independently solve technical challenges.

• Ability to travel approximately 20-25% domestically.

It's preferred if you bring:

• Experience with servo valves, hydraulic systems, fluid power, motion control, industrial automation, or controls systems.

• Experience reading and interpreting hydraulic, electrical, and system‑level schematics.

• Knowledge of sensors, controls, and electronic components used in industrial systems.

• Background supporting customers in industrial, manufacturing, automation, or motion control environments.

• Experience providing consultative technical recommendations and customer‑focused solutions.

As Applications Engineer, you will:

• Serve as the primary technical resource for customers using Moog servo valve solutions.

• Diagnose and resolve system‑level issues involving hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.

• Recommend products and solutions that align with customer performance objectives and application requirements.

• Support customers with troubleshooting, system optimization, product selection, and application guidance.

• Conduct on‑site assessments, system verification, and occasional valve tuning activities.

• Translate customer needs into technical requirements that support proposals and business opportunities.

• Deliver technical training to customers and internal teams.

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and global product teams to ensure exceptional customer support.

• Build long‑term customer relationships by serving as a trusted technical advisor.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (\"EAP\") and other supplemental benefit coverages.

• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

• Culture: Warm, respectful, family‑like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $100,000.00-$135,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region‑specific benefits.

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