Applications Engineer - Fluid Power & Mechanical

Adams; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams is seeking an Applications Engineer – Fluid Power & Mechanical to serve as a technical resource for our customers, providing support and solutions related to fluid power and mechanical systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering background and experience in applications engineering. This role involves developing solutions, troubleshooting applications, and collaborating with manufacturers and OEMs.

Join us to influence projects from concept to implementation in a customer-facing role!

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering or related technical background is essential.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.
• Experience with fluid power, pneumatics, or machine design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with application development and troubleshooting.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for the sales team.
• Conduct customer site visits as needed to support project execution.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics

Education

Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics

3+ years of experience in applications engineering or related fields

Tools

Pneumatic systems

Fluid power assemblies

Job description

Applications Engineer – Fluid Power & Mechanical

Office-Based | Customer-Facing Technical Role

Adams is seeking an Applications Engineer – Fluid Power & Mechanical to serve as a technical resource for our customers, sales team, and supplier partners.

This role combines applications engineering, technical sales support, product management, and customer problem solving. You will work directly with manufacturers, OEM machine builders, and our sales team to develop solutions, troubleshoot applications, and support strategic growth initiatives across our mechanical and fluid power product portfolio.

What You’ll Do

Applications Engineering & Customer Support

• Support customers with application development, troubleshooting, and system optimization
• Assist with component selection, sizing, and solution development
• Conduct customer site visits as needed to support troubleshooting, startup, and project execution
• Develop technical recommendations and application solutions
• Support both manufacturing facilities and OEM machine builders

Sales Support & Opportunity Development

• Serve as the primary technical resource for Adams’ outside sales team
• Participate in customer discovery meetings and technical reviews
• Support proposal development and solution design
• Help identify opportunities for expanded solutions and engineered systems
• Provide product and application training to internal teams

Act as the technical champion for key supplier partners including:

• MAC Valves
• PHD
• IMI
• Piab
• 80/20

Responsibilities include:

• Developing deep product and application expertise
• Supporting product growth initiatives
• Participating in supplier training and development programs
• Monitoring industry trends and emerging technologies
• Assisting with strategic planning and supplier relationships
• Participate in project review and sales review meetings
• Provide technical guidance on strategic opportunities
• Evaluate application fit, technical risk, and solution recommendations
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, suppliers, and leadership teams

Technologies You’ll Support

• Pneumatic valves and manifolds
• Pneumatic actuators and cylinders
• Fluid power assemblies

Mechanical Automation

• End‑arm tooling (EOAT)
• Mechanical and electric motion systems
• Aluminum framing and machine structures

What Makes This Role Unique

• Work directly with both manufacturing facilities and OEM machine builders
• Support solutions ranging from individual components to complete engineered systems
• Influence projects from concept through implementation
• Collaborate closely with both sales and engineering teams
• Develop expertise across multiple industry‑leading product lines

What We’re Looking For

• Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related technical background
• Experience with fluid power, pneumatics, machine design, automation, or related technologies
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Comfortable working directly with customers and cross‑functional teams

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of experience in applications engineering, machine design, fluid power, automation, or related fields
• Experience supporting manufacturing and OEM customers
• Experience with pneumatic systems, vacuum applications, or mechanical automation
• Familiarity with products from MAC, PHD, 80/20, Piab, IMI, or similar suppliers