Application Engineer
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Job Location:
Lenexa, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Hydraulic Applications Engineer is responsible for designing developing and supporting hydraulic systems and solutions for customer applications. This role combines strong technical engineering expertise with customer-facing problemsolving ensuring that hydraulic components and systems meet performance safety and quality requirements. The engineer collaborates closely with sales product management manufacturing and customers to provide technically sound and costeffective solutions.
Engineering & Technical Design
- Develop hydraulic system designs schematics and component specifications for new and existing applications.
- Select hydraulic components (pumps valves motors cylinders manifolds filtration etc.) based on performance cost and reliability criteria.
- Perform hydraulic calculations and simulations including flow pressure cooling horsepower and efficiency analysis.
- Support prototype builds and oversee system testing troubleshooting and validation.
Customer & Sales Support
- Provide expert-level technical support to customers distributors and internal sales teams.
- Interpret customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions and proposals.
- Conduct on-site visits for diagnostics commissioning and performance optimization.
- Prepare technical documentation including application notes installation guides and training materials.
Project & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Manage projects from concept through implementation ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
- Work with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure products are manufacturable available and cost-effective.
- Assist in continuous improvement initiatives and product development projects.
Troubleshooting & Field Support
- Diagnose hydraulic system issues including pressure instability heat generation contamination and performance loss.
- Recommend corrective actions and provide root cause analysis.
- Support warranty investigations and corrective engineering measures.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Fluid Power Engineering or related technical field (required).
- 35 years of experience in hydraulic system design fluid power applications or mobile/industrial equipment engineering.
- Experience with hydraulic controls electrohydraulics or proportional/servo valve technology preferred.
- Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks Inventor AutoCAD) and hydraulic simulation tools.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Founded in 1923 Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion fluid power flow control automation technologies and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands specialized services and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice convenience and expertise.
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age race color national origin genetics religion gender marital status physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.
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Just imagine getting lost in that warehouse. Applied Industrial Technologies distributes millions of industrial parts made by thousands of manufacturers. The short list includes bearings, power transmission components, hydraulic and pneumatic components, industrial rubber products, an ... View more
