Sales Engineer / Applications Engineer - Hydraulics

Hydac International GmbH; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northampton County is seeking an Applications Engineer to join their Hydraulic Filters product group. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a related field, preferably with a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. This role requires strong customer service and sales acumen, as well as the ability to support application engineering and field sales teams. Ideal candidates will have experience with fluid power or hydraulics and must be able to travel approximately 30% to 40% of the time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a related industry.
• Experience with fluid power, hydraulics or pneumatics.
• Fluid Power Specialist certification preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Application Engineering and Field Sales.
• Handle Customer Quotations and develop price strategies.
• Responsible for training initiatives for Distributors and Customer Service.
• Develop and update product literature and presentations.
• Traveling 30% - 40% of time for customer engagements.

Skills

Sales acumen

Customer service skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Field

Engineering (ME) Degree Preferred

Job description

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized any demand our customers require.

The Applications Engineer will have 3-5 years of experience to join our Hydraulic Filters product group.

You will make an impact in this role by:

• Having a sales acumen.
• Provide support to Application Engineering and Field Sales.
• Handle Customer Quotations and price strategies and prepare price lists.
• Responsible for Distributor, Territory Manager, and Customer Service training initiatives.
• Recommend new products or modifications.
• Recommend and monitor stock levels.
• Develop and update product literature and new product publicity.
• Prepare and present product presentations, reports, plans, etc.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must have excellent customer service skills to respond to customer needs and requests for service and assistance.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with customers, distributors, and regional sales managers.
• Must be able to travel 30% - 40% of the time (roughly one week per month).

Requirements

To be considered for the Applications Engineer role, you must have the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a related industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Field Required; Engineering (ME) Degree Preferred.
• Experience with fluid power, hydraulics or pneumatics.
• Fluid Power Specialist certification preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing.

This is an in-office role.

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