Applications Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Health insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Moog Inc. in East Aurora, NY, onsite in Buffalo area, seeks an Applications Engineer to support servo valve applications, diagnose system-level issues, and advise on product selection.

This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, technical partnership with customers, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical, customer-facing roles and travel up to ~25%.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for Moog servo valve customers.
• Diagnose and resolve system-level issues in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical domains.
• Recommend products and solutions aligning with customer performance objectives.
• Support customers with troubleshooting, system optimization, and product selection guidance.
• Conduct on-site assessments, system verification, and occasional valve tuning activities.
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements to support proposals.

Skills

Troubleshooting across M/H/E systems

Excellent communication

Independent problem solving

Domestic travel 20-25%

5+ years engineering experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

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.

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, 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.

Preferred experience

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic.