Business Engineer Encoders & Motion Solutions (USA Europe)

At SKF the Global Services & Intelligent Solutions organization plays a central role bringing together digital capabilities advanced sensing and application expertise to help customers improve performance efficiency and reliability in increasingly complex systems.
At the heart of this journey Intelligent Bearings and sensing-enabled solutions are a key growth area enabling smarter more integrated motion systems across robotics automation and industrial applications.

Are you enthusiastic about exploring and developing a promising portfolio for SKF Are you ready to take the next step in your career
Then you could be our next

Business Engineer - Encoders & Motion Solutions (USA / Europe)

About the Role
We are looking for a business driven professional with experience in encoders or industrial sensing technologies able to combine technical understanding with customer engagement.

In this role you will play a key part in developing new business opportunities with OEM customers supporting the growth of SKFs sensing-enabled solutions including encoder technologies.

Joining this team means being part of a fast evolving entrepreneurial environment within a global industrial leader where you can directly contribute to building the next generation of solutions and customer partnerships.

Your Mission
Your mission is to identify develop and win new customer projects in automation robotics and motion control applications - by combining your technical background with a strong commercial mindset.

Key Responsibilities:
Business Development

o Develop new business opportunities with OEM customers in automation robotics machine tools and motion control
o Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities from early engagement to project closure
o Understand customer needs applications and architectures to position SKF solutions effectively
o Contribute to account strategies in collaboration with regional Sales teams

Customer Engagement

o Interact with both engineering and commercial stakeholders
o Support technical discussions and solution positioning (with support from internal experts when needed)
o Build trusted relationships with customers and partners

Internal Collaboration

o Work closely with Sales Product Management and Engineering teams
o Provide market feedback to support product development and business strategy
o Contribute to the promotion of SKFs sensing and encoder solutions internally and externally

We expect you to have/be
Required Experience
Experience in encoders industrial sensors or motion control technologies
Exposure to OEM customers in automation robotics or industrial applications
Ability to engage with both technical and commercial stakeholders

Mindset & Skills
Strong business drive and proactive approach
Customer oriented mindset
Ability to translate technical understanding into customer value
Autonomous structured and result oriented
Professional proficiency in German and English

Nice to Have
Experience in technical sales application engineering or business development
Knowledge of PLC drives robotics or motion control environments
Familiarity with encoder technologies (absolute / incremental magnetic inductive optical)
Engineering degree in electronics or mechatronics or another relevant technical discipline

At SKF we are committed to creating a diverse environment and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore we only focus on your experience skills and potential. Come as you are just be yourself. #weareSKF

Why Join Us
Be part of a strategic growth initiative within SKF
Contribute to shaping the future of intelligent and sensing-enabled solutions
Work in a global cross-functional environment with strong technical and business exposure
Combine autonomy customer impact and technical learning
Play an active role in expanding SKFs presence in high growth markets such as robotics and automation

Some additional information
This position will be located in Europe - Gothenburg (Sweden) Saint-Cyr-sur Loire (France) Schweinfurt (Germany) or Poznań (Poland) or in one of our major SKF sites in Europe or in the USA (ideally near industrial automation hubs) on local contract.

You will report to the Global Product Line Manager Intelligent Bearings who is located in Saint-Cyr-sur Loire France.

For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Katrin Edelmann Recruitment Expert EMEA phone number/Teams or by email Please note that we cant accept applications via email due to GDPR.

Is this you
If the answer is yes submit your application with your CV and cover letter in English. Please note that we cant accept applications via email due to GDPR.

At SKF we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the recruiter.