Applications Engineer

Jobot; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (comprehensive)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Applications Engineer to serve as the primary technical interface with OEM customers. Based in Schaumburg, IL, you will analyze requirements, troubleshoot mobile hydraulic systems, and collaborate with engineering for customized solutions in the field.

You will build strong customer relationships, support product selection and on-site demonstrations, and travel extensively to customer sites across assigned territories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• Experience with mobile hydraulic systems.
• Customer-facing technical support experience.
• Experience supporting OEM customers.
• Strong hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout assigned territories.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for OEM customers.
• Support customer applications involving mobile hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic system performance and application issues.
• Interpret and analyze hydraulic schematics and system designs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop customized hydraulic solutions.
• Gather customer requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Support product selection, system optimization, and application recommendations.
• Conduct onsite customer visits to provide technical support and application assistance.
• Build long‑term relationships with OEM customers through exceptional technical service.
• Assist with product demonstrations, testing, and technical presentations.
• Support trade shows, customer meetings, and new product introductions.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Mobile hydraulic systems

Customer-facing support

OEM experience

Read hydraulic schematics

Communication

Analytical problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

Help OEM Customers Solve Complex Hydraulic Challenges

Jobot Job is hosted by: Ben Koester

Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a global leader in fluid power, motion control, and advanced engineering solutions, partnering with OEM manufacturers to develop innovative hydraulic and mobile equipment technologies. Our engineers work directly with customers to understand their applications, troubleshoot technical challenges, and deliver customized hydraulic system solutions that improve machine performance and reliability.

Our culture is built around engineering excellence, customer partnership, and continuous innovation. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts while supporting leading OEMs across the construction, agriculture, mining, forestry, utility, and mobile equipment markets.

Why join us

• Compensation: $95,000–$115,000 base salary
• Bonus: Approximately $5,000–$7,500 annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading hydraulic technologies
• Direct interaction with major OEM customers
• Career growth within a global engineering organization
• Exposure to advanced mobile hydraulic systems and applications
• Collaborative engineering and customer-focused culture

Job Details

The Applications Engineer serves as the primary technical interface between our engineering organization and OEM customers. Rather than focusing on product design, this role supports customer applications by understanding technical requirements, troubleshooting hydraulic systems, recommending engineered solutions, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, building customer relationships, and working hands‑on with mobile hydraulic systems in the field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for OEM customers
• Support customer applications involving mobile hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot hydraulic system performance and application issues
• Interpret and analyze hydraulic schematics and system designs
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop customized hydraulic solutions
• Gather customer requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Support product selection, system optimization, and application recommendations
• Conduct onsite customer visits to provide technical support and application assistance
• Build long‑term relationships with OEM customers through exceptional technical service
• Assist with product demonstrations, testing, and technical presentations
• Support trade shows, customer meetings, and new product introductions
• Coordinate with internal engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams to ensure customer satisfaction

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent industry experience)
• Experience with mobile hydraulic systems
• Customer-facing technical support experience
• Experience supporting OEM customers
• Strong hydraulic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout assigned territories

Preferred

• Applications engineering experience
• Field applications engineering background
• Experience with mobile equipment manufacturers
• Hydraulic systems integration experience
• Technical sales or application engineering experience
• Off‑highway equipment experience including construction, agriculture, mining, forestry, or utility vehicles
• Experience with hydraulic component manufacturers or distributors

Organizations we target

• Mobile hydraulic component manufacturers
• Hydraulic distributors
• Hydraulic systems integrators
• Mobile equipment OEMs
• Fluid power engineering organizations

Experience with companies such as Parker Hannifin, Bosch Rexroth, Danfoss, HydraForce, Sun Hydraulics, Eaton, Bucher, Husco, HAWE, Walvoil, Continental Hydraulics, HydraDyne, Motion, or SunSource is highly desirable.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.