Industrial Hydraulics Application Engineer

The Industrial Hydraulics Application Engineer serves as the primary technical expert supporting the sales and engineering teams in delivering high-performance hydraulic solutions. This individual is responsible for driving and managing technical evaluations throughout the sales process, ensuring proposed systems meet customer requirements and industry standards. By combining a deep understanding of hydraulic principles, control technologies, and applications with customer-facing skills, this role supports project success from concept through commissioning.

The Industrial Hydraulics Application Engineer builds strong internal and external relationships, contributes to a collaborative culture, and consistently demonstrates integrity and accountability.

• Applications Support
  • Engage with sales teams and customers to define system requirements and application needs
  • Develop and evaluate hydraulic schematics, circuit logic, and system layouts
  • Select and size pumps, valves, actuators, accumulators, and filtration components
  • Prepare technical proposals, bills of materials (BOM), and concept designs
  • Provide detailed technical input for project quotations and timelines
• Review Product Design
  • Ensure system designs meet engineering principles, safety codes, and customer specifications
  • Approve design changes and documentation in collaboration with engineering teams
  • Coordinate prototype testing, factory acceptance testing, and validation activities
  • Work with customer engineering to finalize system architecture and approvals
  • Recommend improvements based on field performance, wear analysis, or failure modes
• Field Service and Project Support
  • Provide startup, tuning, and commissioning support on-site as required
  • Diagnose hydraulic issues and provide remote or hands-on support
  • Collaborate with service teams and 3rd-party integrators for seamless implementation
  • Maintain working knowledge of legacy equipment and systems for retrofit projects
  • Respond to technical inquiries, prepare reports, and maintain project records
  • Participate in internal training, process improvements, and documentation updates
  • Support the production and assembly team with technical documentation and troubleshooting

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Power Technology, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in industrial hydraulics applications or systems integration

• Strong foundation in hydraulic theory and industrial applications
• Familiarity with mobile/off-highway and/or industrial stationary systems
• Ability to create and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics (AutoCAD, Solid Works, or similar)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven problem-solving and project management capabilities
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, CAD and hydraulic modeling software (AutoCAD, Solid Works, or similar)

• Experience with Industry standards UL and CE is a plus
• Registered Engineer or eligible for registration within 2 years

Up to 15% travel requirement.

This position is on-site 4 days per week.

Summus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs and do not discriminate on any protected basis. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace for all.