Applications Engineer

Parker-hannifin; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a technically skilled professional to provide premier customer support for Sporlan products. You will handle technical requests via phone, email, and eChat, collaborate with multiple divisions, and assist with remote diagnostics, firmware installation, and on-site support as needed.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, CAD/model work, and continuous process improvements while maintaining high customer service standards across sales and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of sales or engineering experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with industrial controls and/or software programming.
• Understanding of financial statements and analysis.
• Proficient PC skills: MS Office, CAD tools, collaboration apps.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Sporlan products and related systems.
• Perform remote diagnostics of electronic controls.
• Install firmware via web application and assist with commissioning.
• Support pre- and post-sales activities including sizing, CAD models, and part numbers.
• Provide on-site support; training, startup, troubleshooting as needed.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales teams on product sizing and references.
• Maintain technical literature and assist in product improvements.

Skills

Engineering degree

Sales/Eng experience

Industrial controls

Software programming

Financial analysis

CAD/Inventor tools

Electrical/Mechanical skills

Refrigeration knowledge

Education

BS in electrical, computer, or mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

AutoDesk Inventor

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for providing premier customer support through managing technical requests from internal and external customers. This position will support phone, email, and eChat inquiries. Must effectively communicate with all division departments and division staff. Works with minimal supervision and keeps team leaders and staff informed of updates.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical support for Sporlan products.
• Perform remote diagnostics of electronic controls.
• Install firmware via web application.
• Provide pre-sales technical support to customers including component sizing and selection, CAD model/drawing, part number selection, and competitor cross references.
• Provide post-sales technical support including installation and startup assistance, diagnostic assistance, and resolution of field issues.
• Provide on-site customer support as needed. May include training, start-up assistance, troubleshooting or sales-support.
• Provide support to the Customer Service and Sales teams including product identification, service/repair component selection, part number creation, and product sizing/selection.
• Maintenance of technical literature and support material. Provide input on product requirements and specifications.
• Analyze customer issues, product VA/VE opportunities for product improvements.
• Assist design and manufacturing associates in the development of new and/or revised product according to customer requirements.
• Provide timely reports summarizing findings on a given product or project.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of competitive products and their activity in the marketplace.
• Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies.
• Development and execution of customer communication programs and special marketing plans.
• Track daily, weekly and monthly activities to identify and implement process improvements.
• Maintain highest degree of customer service, throughput, and quality.
• Participate in division lean and high-performance team activities.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree preferred (BS in electrical, computer, or mechanical engineering).
• 2-5 years of sales or engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing division.
• Experience with industrial controls and/or software programming.
• Understanding of financial statements and analysis.
• PC literate (MS Office, AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, MS Teams, Zoom preferred).
• Excellent comprehension with the ability to understand, describe and discuss problems of a technical nature.
• Technical competence in electrical and/or mechanical systems.
• Refrigeration/air-conditioning knowledge is a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affidiante Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination Report job.