Industry Specialist

SKF; False Pass (AK); Remote; USD 123,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF Industry Specialist role is remote with preference for Southwest US candidates, especially Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ. The position requires 10+ years in application engineering with strong mechanical aptitude and manufacturing process knowledge.

Expect 80% travel within the assigned geography and collaboration with Territory Managers and Distributors to drive growth and deliver technical support. Salary ranges from $123,000 to $154,000 annually, with relocation and benefits per SKF

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years in application engineering or related roles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide best-in-class, hands-on application and reliability support.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities through consultative selling.
• Partner with Territory Managers to map bearings, seals, and services.
• Deliver training for end-users and Authorized Distributors.
• Support projects that create cost savings for key end-users and distributors.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing process knowledge

CRM proficiency

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Description

Industry Specialist

Location: US Remote candidates residing within the Southwest region are strongly preferred, with preference given to those located in the Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ metropolitan areas

Salary Range: $ 123,000.00 to $ 154,000.00

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

Were guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

Were a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.

Position Summary

Industry Specialists are regionally located, customer-facing technical resources who partner with Territory Managers and Authorized Distributors to accelerate profitable growth. They provide best-in-class, hands‑on application and reliability support to end‑user customers while identifying, shaping, and converting new business opportunities through consultative selling and technical pull‑through. This role supports SKF bearings, seals, services, and related offerings, primarily within defined industries and geographies.

U.S. Remote candidates residing within the Southwest region are strongly preferred, with preference given to those located in the Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ metropolitan areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and sustain SKF preference and brand loyalty through value‑based technical support
• Develop trusted relationships with end‑users and Authorized Distributors to uncover needs and influence specifications
• Provide product installation assistance, troubleshooting, and on‑site failure analysis
• Maintain strong knowledge of customer manufacturing processes to provide consultative technical support
• Deliver internal and external training for end‑users and Authorized Distributors
• Support Territory Managers by mapping bearings, seals, and services to identify growth opportunities
• Partner with Territory Managers to execute territory growth plans and advance qualified pipelines
• Introduce new product launches to end‑user customers
• Support projects that create cost savings for key end‑users and distributors
• Enable Authorized Distributors through joint calls, training, and application support
• Provide bearing and sealing recommendations as part of application reviews
• Support the full SKF product and service portfolio

Customer / Stakeholder Engagement

Frequent interaction with end‑user customers and Authorized Distributors. Acts as a technical escalation resource supporting sales teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Works closely with Territory Managers, Distributor Sales teams, Product Management, and Engineering.

Operational Excellence

Supports process improvement, opportunity pipeline advancement, and technical validation to drive profitable growth.

Strategic Communication

Documents technical actions, supports opportunity reviews, and communicates findings to sales leadership and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Education: BS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred
• Experience: 10+ years in application engineering, technical project work, or maintenance engineering
• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, manufacturing process knowledge, CRM proficiency
• Other Requirements: Strategic thinking, condition monitoring and maintenance strategy knowledge, strong communication skills

Travel Requirements

Approximately 80% travel, primarily within assigned geography

What Youll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, famil