Sales Application Engineer - Heavy Lift

Hydraulic Technologies USA, LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydraulic Technologies, a global leader in high-pressure hydraulic tools, seeks a Sales Application Engineer to support Foxtrot Heavy Lift. The role focuses on developing customized heavy lift solutions, evaluating project requirements, and preparing proposals across North America.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a customer-facing technical role, strong mechanical aptitude, and adept communication skills. Travel across North America is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application engineering, technical sales, project engineering, or a similar customer-facing technical role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hydraulic, structural, and load-handling systems.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, engineering documents, and project specifications.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple customer opportunities and projects simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout North America as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop customized heavy lift and engineered transport solutions to meet customer project requirements.
• Review drawings, lift plans, site conditions, and project specifications to evaluate feasibility and recommend solutions.
• Assist in the selection and configuration of hydraulic gantries, strand jacks, skidding systems, and other equipment.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, equipment layouts, and solution presentations.
• Support opportunities throughout the sales cycle from initial concept through project execution.
• Conduct customer site visits to assess project requirements and identify opportunities.

Skills

Technical sales

Customer-facing

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CRM systems

Job description

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Sales Application Engineer - Heavy Lift

Full Time - Salaried Rockford, IL, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1058

Sales Application Engineer

Hydraulic Technologies | Supporting Foxtrot Heavy Lift

Help Engineer Solutions for the World's Most Challenging Heavy Lift Projects

Hydraulic Technologies, a global leader in high-pressure hydraulic tools and engineered solutions, is seeking a Sales Application Engineer to support the continued growth of our Foxtrot Heavy Lift business.

Based in the United States, this role will work closely with Foxtrot's heavy lift team to develop innovative solutions for customers across the industrial, infrastructure, construction, energy, and crane markets throughout North America. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a customer-focused mindset and enjoys collaborating with customers to solve complex lifting, rigging, skidding, jacking, and specialized transport challenges.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business serving some of the most demanding and technically challenging projects in the world.

What You'll Do

As a trusted technical partner to both customers and internal teams, you will:

• Develop customized heavy lift and engineered transport solutions to meet customer project requirements.
• Review drawings, lift plans, site conditions, and project specifications to evaluate project feasibility and recommend solutions.
• Assist in the selection and configuration of hydraulic gantries, strand jacks, skidding systems, jacking systems, turntables, and other specialized equipment.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, equipment layouts, and solution presentations.
• Support opportunities throughout the sales cycle, from initial concept through project execution.
• Conduct customer site visits to assess project requirements and identify solution opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, operations, and project management teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Provide technical expertise during customer meetings, presentations, and solution reviews.
• Participate in trade shows, industry events, and customer visits to strengthen relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments within the heavy lift, rigging, and specialized transport sectors.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application engineering, technical sales, project engineering, or a similar customer-facing technical role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand hydraulic, structural, and load-handling systems.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, engineering documents, and project specifications.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple customer opportunities and projects simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout North America as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in the heavy lift, crane, rigging, specialized transport, engineered lifting, or related industries.
• Knowledge of hydraulic gantries, strand jacks, skidding systems, engineered rigging equipment, and custom load-handling solutions.
• Experience using CAD software and CRM systems.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and safety requirements.
• Bilingual English/French proficiency is an asset.

Why Join Hydraulic Technologies?

• Be part of a respected global organization with a growing portfolio of engineered lifting and heavy load movement solutions.
• Support Foxtrot Heavy Lift's specialized capabilities throughout North America.
• Work on technically challenging projects that require creativity, engineering expertise, and customer partnership.
• Collaborate with industry-leading experts in heavy lift and specialized transport applications.
• Opportunity for professional growth within a global industrial organization.