Applications Engineer

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Sullivan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro-Gear, located in Sullivan, IL, is seeking an Applications Engineer to collaborate with a customer Account Manager and deliver technical solutions for direct turf OEM customers. The role emphasizes strong communication and hands-on engineering skills, with travel up to 50% to support development projects and field service.

Responsibilities include providing technical guidance on hydraulic and electric products, maintaining customer relationships, and participating in vehicle development

Qualifications

• College degree in related technical, electrical, mechanical engineering field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of customer-facing experience.
• Strong technical hands-on aptitude.
• Great communicator, both written and oral.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team collaboration environment with a customer Account Manager to build and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and solutions for direct turf OEM customers and Hydro-Gear.
• Participate in vehicle development projects and assure proper application of hydraulic and electric products for the direct turf OEM market segment.
• Provide ongoing technical support to direct turf OEM customers in development, maintenance, and service of the application.
• Schedule on-site visits with direct turf OEM accounts to discuss new development projects, current production applications, field service and warranty support.

Job description

• Location 1411 South Hamilton Street,Sullivan, IL, 61951,United States
• Job Category Sales, Applications Engineer

Contact information

• Name Careers at Hydro-Gear
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Do you have great communication and technical skills? Maybe you are the type of person who enjoys collaborating with customers to recommend and customize solutions using industry leading products? If you want a dynamic career where you build lasting relationships every day; where you can be a technical leader; and where you can see the fruits of your labor - this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

*Please note, we are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require VISA sponsorship.

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com.

Job Type: Full-time on-site located in Sullivan IL

Salary: Commensurate with experience (includes salary + biannual bonus)

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As an Applications Engineer at Hydro-Gear, you’ll

• Work in a team collaboration environment with a customer Account Manager to build and maintain positive customer relationships
• Provide technical support, guidance, and solutions for our direct turf OEM customers and Hydro-Gear
• Participate in vehicle development projects and assure the proper application of our hydraulic and electric products for the direct turf OEM market segment
• Provide ongoing technical support to our direct turf OEM customers in the development, maintenance, and service of the application
• Schedule on site visits with direct turf OEM accounts to discuss new development projects, current production applications, field service and warranty support

Qualifications and Experience

• College degree in related technical, electrical, mechanical engineering field is preferred
• Minimum 3 years of customer-facing experience
• Strong technical hands-on aptitude
• Great communicator, both written and oral
• Willingness to work in an account team collaboration environment with scheduled travel up to 50%

If you’re a great communicator, a superb problem solver with a technical aptitude and willing to schedule up to 40% of travel you’ll have a successful career in this role.

Requirements

• College degree in related technical, electrical, mechanical engineering field is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of customer facing experience