Fluid Power Solutions Specialist

FCX Performance; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies, the world’s largest fluid power distributor, seeks a Fluid Power MRO Specialist to partner with Account Managers in US Service Centers, applying hydraulic/pneumatic expertise to define and offer technical solutions. You’ll drive local engagement with customers and contribute to business growth from your Austin region.

This role emphasizes building relationships, presenting fluid power proposals, delivering training, coordinating with suppliers, and expanding our

Qualifications

• 3+ years fluid power experience (hydraulic and/or pneumatic).
• HS Diploma or Equivalent required; Technical Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree or extensive fluid power application experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a desire and passion to learn; IFPS Certification preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and system schematics.
• Clear communication of technical thoughts to multiple levels.
• Familiar with MS Office including remote collaboration tools.
• Strong written & verbal communication & English grammar skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven problem solving skills, multi-tasking, time management, urgency, bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Cooperatively create and execute an engagement plan with local US Service Center sales teams to identify and engage high potential accounts.
• Act as local, technical fluid power expert in the region, facilitating supplier interactions with internal sales teams and customers.
• Confer with customers, suppliers and internal resources to prepare and present fluid power solutions and technical proposals.
• Conduct fluid power training for internal staff and customers to increase knowledge and demonstrate value.
• Develop relationships with key supplier resources to help specify products and systems for customer performance.
• Coordinate projects with US Service Center personnel.
• Assist development of the Fluid Power knowledge base.

Skills

Fluid power experience

Technical drawing reading

Customer management

MS Office

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree

IFPS Certification

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies, the world’s largest fluid power distributor, seeks a Fluid Power MRO Specialist to partner with Account Managers in US Service Centers, applying hydraulic/pneumatic expertise to define and offer technical solutions. You’ll drive local engagement with customers and contribute to business growth from your Austin region.

This role emphasizes building relationships, presenting fluid power proposals, delivering training, coordinating with suppliers, and expanding our