Applications Engineer (U.S.- Based Remote Opportunity)

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Richland Township (MI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Richland, MI is seeking an Applications Engineer to act as a technical SME for pneumatic products and systems, including valves, FRLs, and cylinders. The role requires pneumatics expertise and experience in industrial controls and networks; successful applicants will support customers, distributors, and field teams.

Reporting to the Applications Engineering Manager, you will lead technical discussions, assist with product launches, and deliver training and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience in pneumatics and industrial automation is required.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and industrial networking is preferred.
• Experience supporting product development and launches is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports field sales and distributors.
• Serves as technical authority for pneumatic products and systems to close sales and identify opportunities.
• Performs system sizing, technical applications, product understanding, and customer support.
• Provides advanced technical support and escalation for complex applications.
• Delivers training to customers, distributors, and field sales as needed.
• Travel to customer sites, trade shows, and industry events as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

We have an exciting opening for an Applications Engineer in Richland, MI. If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact and grow your career, consider putting your experience in motion at Parker Pneumatic Division (PDN). Here you will find a passionate team built on a winning culture that puts our people and customers first. We are inspired by our purpose of Enabling Engineering Breakthrough that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.

The Applications Engineer serves as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for industrial pneumatic products and systems including valves, FRLs, and cylinders. Ideal candidate would be an SME in pneumatics, but also have experience in industrial controls, PLC platforms, and industrial communication networks. This position reports to the Applications Engineering Manager and ensures technical excellence, customer application success, and alignment of profitable growth through supporting customers and distributors.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Supports field sales and distributors
• Serve as technical authority for pneumatic products and systems including valves, FRLs and cylinders - to close on final sale and establish new opportunities.
• System sizing, technical applications, product understanding and customer support.
• Provide advanced technical support and escalation for complex applications
• Training customers, distributors and field sales as needed.
• Desired experience in PLCs
• Automation systems, and industrial communication networks
• PLC and industrial networking and communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, IO-Link, OPC UA, etc.)
• Integrated electro‑pneumatic automation systems
• Supports product launch and commercialization activities
• Provides input and supports VOC efforts for new product development
• Collaboration with field sales on executing division strategy for new product launches and growth initiatives.
• Deliver training programs, technical seminars, and enablement tools for internal teams, distributors, and customers
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering efficiency, solution quality, and customer satisfaction
• Travel to customer sites, trade shows, and industry events as required

We are looking for talent with:

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field (required)
  • Experience in pneumatics, industrial automation, application engineering or similar (required)
  • Fluid Power Certified (preferred)
  • Controls - PLC and industrial networking (preferred)
  • Experience supporting product development and product launches (preferred)
• Technical Knowledge & Skills
  • Strong expertise of pneumatic systems and industrial applications
  • Experience designing and troubleshooting system-level automation solutions
  • Familiarity with industrial standards, safety systems, and performance optimization
• Business & Product Skills
  • Experience in solution selling and providing value to customers through technical expertise.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into customer value
• Leadership & Competencies
  • Proven ability to lead discussions with customers
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced technical environment
• Travel
  • Travel as required.
• Working Condition
  • Combination of office and customer site environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affr Independent reference (text truncated because of length limit)**