Hydraulic Applications & Estimating Engineer

Socket.dev; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies in Dallas, TX seeks a engineer to design fluid power systems and resolve design issues, aligning with customer needs. The role emphasizes hands-on design, drawings, and collaboration with sales and operations.

You will review specifications, prepare quotes, maintain logs, pursue cost-saving ideas, and oversee third-party quoting to ensure timely project completion and reliable reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or science related field.
• Three years’ experience with industrial equipment; fluid power design a plus.
• MS Office proficiency; AutoCAD a plus; Automation background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications and prepare quotes with sales consultants.
• Provide fluid power designs for existing and new equipment.
• Maintain all quote logs, files, and communications.
• Review and implement cost savings ideas related to fluid power designs.
• Oversee third-party quoting efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily and on time.
• Maintain Key Operating Statistics and prepare reports for management.

Skills

Problem solving

Systematic investigations

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Organized

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology or science

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for fluid power designs, systems, and components; will have accountability for understanding customer needs and resolving issues relating to design problems.

Essential Functions

• Review customer specifications and prepare quotes, working with sales consultants.
• Provide fluid power designs for existing and new equipment.
• Maintain all Quote logs, files, and communications.
• Review and implement cost savings ideas as they relate to fluid power designs.
• Oversee third-party quoting efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, and on time.
• Maintain Key Operating Statistics and prepare reports for management.

Position Qualifications- Skills and Abilities

Experience should demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas:

• Ability to find solutions for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Skills to design and conduct systematic, objective, and critical investigations.
• Capacity to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to look beyond standard solutions.
• Possess the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Effective customer service skills to include listening, communication, and writing abilities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (four-year college or university) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or science related field of study.

Experience:

• Three years’ experience with industrial equipment; fluid power system design a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite software required, AutoCAD a plus.
• Automation background a plus.

Skills taught after hire as needed:

• Product Training, Technical Seminars Training, Computer System Training, ISO Training, Safety Training

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.