Applications Engineer

Bosch; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Rexroth in Lincolnshire, IL, seeks an Applications Engineer to partner with customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to develop hydraulic solutions that meet application requirements. You will evaluate customer needs, select and integrate products, and design hydraulic systems and integrated circuits, providing engineering support throughout the product lifecycle.

The role requires 3+ years in hydraulics, strong ability to read hydraulic schematics, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline as listed.
• Minimum 3 years engineering experience in hydraulics or related fields.
• Experience supporting customers with technical troubleshooting and solution development.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems and schematics.
• Experience analyzing engineering data and producing reports.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to understand requirements and objectives.
• Review system requirements and recommend hydraulic products and solutions.
• Design and develop hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs) and system solutions.
• Create and interpret hydraulic schematics and documentation.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and technical support.
• Conduct testing, analyze performance data, and prepare reports.
• Support product integration, validation, and testing activities.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Mgmt, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing and Sales to resolve challenges.
• Communicate technical concepts to customers, sales and engineering teams.
• Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support customer visits, field evaluations, and trade shows.
• Stay aware of industry trends and emerging hydraulic applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer Focus

Technical Problem Solving

Hydraulic Systems Expertise

Engineering Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project Management

Relationship Building

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)

Tools

PLCs

Electronic controls

Sensors

Electro-hydraulic systems

Job description

Company Description

Bosch Rexroth is one of the worlds leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Job Description

The Applications Engineer serves as a technical partner to customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to develop hydraulic solutions that meet application requirements. This role is responsible for evaluating customer needs, selecting and integrating appropriate products, designing hydraulic systems and integrated circuits, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing engineering support throughout the product lifecycle. The successful candidate will combine strong hydraulic systems knowledge with excellent customer relationships and problem-solving skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to understand application requirements, operating conditions, and performance objectives.
• Review system requirements and recommend hydraulic products and solutions that meet technical and commercial objectives.
• Design and develop custom hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs) and system solutions based on customer specifications.
• Create and interpret hydraulic schematics, layouts, and supporting technical documentation.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and technical support for customers, distributors, and field personnel.
• Conduct testing, analyze performance data, and prepare engineering reports and recommendations.
• Support product integration, validation, and application testing activities.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Design Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Sales teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively to customers, sales managers, and engineering teams.
• Investigate root causes of technical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support customer visits, field evaluations, trade shows, and technical training activities as required.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitor technologies, and emerging hydraulic applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in hydraulics, fluid power, mobile equipment, industrial equipment, or related technical applications.
• Demonstrated experience supporting customers through technical troubleshooting, solution development, and product application.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, hydraulic symbols, and the ability to read, interpret, and develop hydraulic schematics.
• Experience performing engineering analysis and documenting findings through technical reports and presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently while contributing in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing Hydraulic Integrated Circuits (HICs).
• Knowledge of mobile and/or industrial hydraulic systems.
• Experience with data acquisition, testing, validation, and root‑cause analysis methodologies.
• Familiarity with PLCs, electronic controls, sensors, and electro‑hydraulic systems.
• Experience supporting OEM customers and field applications.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Technical Problem Solving
• Hydraulic Systems Expertise
• Engineering Analysis
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Project Management
• Relationship Building
• Continuous Improvement

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, walk, and use hands to operate office and testing equipment.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Travel to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and testing locations as needed.

Work Environment

This position operates in a combination of office, laboratory, manufacturing, and customer field environments. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, varying temperatures, and moderate to loud noise levels during testing or customer support activities.

Travel

Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally, as required.

Additional Information

Compensation range: $100,000 USD - $111,000 USD annually

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

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