Applications Engineer

Company Description

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world's leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers' challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found.

This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Bosch Rexroth, dba Hydra Force, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers.

For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba Hydra Force, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Job Description

The Applications Engineer serves as a technical partner to customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to develop hydraulic solutions that meet application requirements. This role is responsible for evaluating customer needs, selecting and integrating appropriate products, designing hydraulic systems and integrated circuits, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing engineering support throughout the product lifecycle. The successful candidate will combine strong hydraulic systems knowledge with excellent customer relationships and problem-solving skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to understand application requirements, operating conditions, and performance objectives.
• Review system requirements and recommend hydraulic products and solutions that meet technical and commercial objectives.
• Design and develop custom hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs) and system solutions based on customer specifications.
• Create and interpret hydraulic schematics, layouts, and supporting technical documentation.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for customers, distributors, and field personnel.
• Conduct testing, analyze performance data, and prepare engineering reports and recommendations.
• Support product integration, validation, and application testing activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Sales teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively to customers, sales managers, and engineering teams.
• Investigate root causes of technical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support customer visits, field evaluations, trade shows, and technical training activities as required.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitor technologies, and emerging hydraulic applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in hydraulics, fluid power, mobile equipment, industrial equipment, or related technical applications.
• Demonstrated experience supporting customers through technical troubleshooting, solution development, and product application.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, hydraulic symbols, and the ability to read, interpret, and develop hydraulic schematics.
• Experience performing engineering analysis and documenting findings through technical reports and presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently manage multiple…