Field Applications Engineer: Hydraulics for OEMs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Applications Engineer in Schaumburg, IL to serve as the primary technical interface between our engineering team and OEM customers. You will understand customer requirements, troubleshoot mobile hydraulic systems, and collaborate with engineering to deliver engineered hydraulic solutions for field projects.

The role focuses on hands-on application support, interpreting schematics, and providing technical leadership across customer sites and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Agricultural/ Electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with mobile hydraulic systems.
• Customer-facing technical support experience.
• Experience supporting OEM customers.
• Strong hydraulic troubleshooting and ability to read schematics.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

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

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Reading hydraulic schematics

Excellent communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Agricultural/ Electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Applications Engineer in Schaumburg, IL to serve as the primary technical interface between our engineering team and OEM customers. You will understand customer requirements, troubleshoot mobile hydraulic systems, and collaborate with engineering to deliver engineered hydraulic solutions for field projects.

The role focuses on hands-on application support, interpreting schematics, and providing technical leadership across customer sites and demonstrations.