Applications Engineer: Mobile Hydraulics & OEM Support

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

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.