Lead Industrial Application Engineer

Fluid System Components, Inc.; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluid System Components, Inc. is seeking a Lead Industrial Application Engineer to drive the design, development, and delivery of complex hydraulic systems.

You will serve as a technical leader, partnering across engineering, sales, and operations to deliver high-performance, customer-focused solutions. You will lead large projects from concept to delivery, define system architecture, support pre-sales with technical proposals, enforce design standards, and oversee reviews, testing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Power, or related field.
• 5+ years of hydraulic system design experience.
• Experience with industry standards (UL, ISO, CE).
• Proven ability to lead projects, influence decisions, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale hydraulic projects from concept through delivery.
• Define system architecture based on performance requirements.
• Support pre-sales by developing technical proposals and solutions.
• Establish and enforce design standards, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Oversee design reviews, validation, and system testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to resolve technical challenges.
• Analyze field data, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Hydraulic design

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Fluid Power background

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Industrial Application Engineer to drive the design, development, and delivery of complex hydraulic systems. This role serves as a technical leader, partnering across engineering, sales, and operations to deliver high-performance, customer-focused solutions.

What You'll Do

• Lead large-scale hydraulic projects from concept through delivery
• Define system architecture based on performance requirements
• Support pre-sales by developing technical proposals and solutions
• Establish and enforce design standards, ensuring quality and compliance
• Oversee design reviews, validation, and system testing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to resolve technical challenges
• Analyze field data, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement

What You Bring

• Bachelor's (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Power, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in hydraulic system design and engineering
• Experience with industry standards (UL, ISO, CE)
• Proven ability to lead projects, influence decisions, and communicate effectively

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead high-impact engineering projects
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge hydraulic technologies