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Application Engineer
About Us
Poclain Hydraulics is a global manufacturer of innovative hydrostatic transmission systems serving construction, agriculture, mining, material handling, and industrial markets. Our engineers work directly with customers to develop hydraulic solutions that power some of the world's toughest equipment.
Overview
We're looking for an Application Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and working directly with customers.
In this role, you'll partner with our Sales team to design hydraulic systems, provide technical expertise, support prototype development, and help customers bring innovative equipment to market.
If you enjoy combining engineering design with customer interaction, this could be the perfect opportunity.
What You'll Do
- Design hydraulic transmission systems for mobile equipment applications
- Develop hydraulic schematics and Bills of Material
- Support prototype testing and product validation
- Serve as a technical resource for customers and distributors
- Partner closely with Sales to develop customized solutions
- Conduct customer visits, product demonstrations, and technical presentations
- Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation
- Support CRM activities and technical documentation
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Strong engineering fundamentals
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
- Ability to manage multiple engineering projects
Preferred
- Hydraulic systems experience
- Mobile equipment experience
- Machinery operation experience
- Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting
Travel
- Approximately 20–25% travel throughout North America
- One week annually at Poclain headquarters in France
Why Join Poclain?
- Work on cutting-edge hydraulic technology
- Collaborate with customers across multiple industries
- International travel opportunities
- Global engineering resources
- Competitive pay and excellent benefits
Help engineer the next generation of hydraulic solutions powering equipment around the world.