Hydraulic Applications Engineer - Design & Field Support

Applied Industrial Technologies; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Hydraulic Applications Engineer to design, develop, and support hydraulic systems for customer applications. The role blends strong engineering expertise with customer-facing problem solving and collaboration with sales, product management, and manufacturing to deliver cost-effective solutions.

The engineer will develop designs, select components, perform calculations, support prototypes, and provide on-site diagnostics and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Power Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in hydraulic system design, fluid power applications, or mobile/industrial equipment engineering.
• Experience with hydraulic controls, electrohydraulics, or proportional/servo valve technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic system designs, schematics, and component specifications for new and existing applications.
• Select hydraulic components based on performance, cost, and reliability criteria.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and simulations for flow, pressure, cooling, horsepower, and efficiency.
• Support prototype builds and oversee system testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Provide expert technical support to customers, distributors, and internal sales teams.
• Interpret customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions and proposals.
• Conduct on-site visits for diagnostics, commissioning, and performance optimization.
• Prepare technical documentation, including installation guides and training materials.
• Manage projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain to ensure manufacturability, availability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives and product development projects.
• Diagnose hydraulic system issues, recommend corrective actions, and provide root cause analyses.

Skills

Hydraulic system design

Customer-facing problem solving

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fluid Power Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Hydraulic simulation tools

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Hydraulic Applications Engineer to design, develop, and support hydraulic systems for customer applications. The role blends strong engineering expertise with customer-facing problem solving and collaboration with sales, product management, and manufacturing to deliver cost-effective solutions.

The engineer will develop designs, select components, perform calculations, support prototypes, and provide on-site diagnostics and performance optimization.