Senior Applications Engineer - Industrial Gas Systems

Parker Hannifin; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a strategic, growth-focused professional to drive the Division's compressed air and gas treatment portfolio. You will collaborate with field sales, engineering, and product management to adapt products to customer needs and expand into new markets.

This role involves supporting key accounts and delivering technical expertise to close deals. The position requires strong technical know-how in fluids, gas treatment, and mechanical systems, with a track record of enhancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum seven years Sales, Manufacturing or Engineering experience.
• Understanding of financial statements and analysis.
• PC literate (MS Office, Lotus Notes preferred).
• Excellent mechanical comprehension with the ability to discuss technical problems.
• Technical competence in Fluid Power with experience in compressed air and gas treatment preferred.
• Travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serves as technical subject expert for compressed air & gas treatment equipment, including industrial nitrogen generators.
• Supports field sales, distributors, and direct customers as required to maintain Division’s premier customer service position.
• Assists Territory and Regional Manager in adapting current and new products to customer need and satisfaction.
• Provides technical expertise on product to close on final sale.
• Provides timely reports summarizing findings on a given product, project or territory.
• May be required to provide technical training of customers and distributors for Division products.
• May manage specific Division key accounts including communication, pricing, quality reports, engineering support and market pricing.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing trade and technical publications, establishing professional networks, participating in professional associations, and attending industry trade shows.
• Keeps management aware of changes which would affect the sale of Parker products.
• Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies.
• Participates in the development and implementation of customer communication programs and special marketing plans.
• Participates in the development and implementation of and initiates product sales plans relating to pricing, life cycle and forecasting.
• Participates in the development and implementation of strategic sales plans for existing and adjacent market for existing and new innovative products.
• Investigates market needs for innovative products and communicates them to Product Management and Engineering for product development.
• Assists design and manufacturing in the development of new and/or revised product according to customer requirements.
• Must maintain highest degree of customer service, throughput, and quality and participate in Division Lean activities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Mechanical comprehension

Fluid Power

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a strategic, growth-focused professional to drive the Division's compressed air and gas treatment portfolio. You will collaborate with field sales, engineering, and product management to adapt products to customer needs and expand into new markets.

This role involves supporting key accounts and delivering technical expertise to close deals. The position requires strong technical know-how in fluids, gas treatment, and mechanical systems, with a track record of enhancing