Fluid Power and Reliability Specialist

Fluid Power Specialist

Are you a fluid power expert looking to take your career to the next level?

Adams is different than traditional distributors. With a team of multi-disciplined engineers and technical specialists, we provide both components and turnkey systems designed and built in-house. Our mission is to strengthen American manufacturing by increasing our customers' competitiveness through improved productivity, reliability, and profitability.

We are seeking a Fluid Power Specialist to serve as the subject matter expert for hydraulic and pneumatic technologies throughout our organization. This individual will support both customers and our sales team by providing application expertise, product recommendations, troubleshooting assistance, and technical training.

The ideal candidate will enjoy solving complex customer challenges, working collaboratively with a team, and developing long-term technical relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

To excel in this position, the candidate will:

• Serve as the primary technical resource for fluid power applications, including hydraulic, pneumatic, filtration, lubrication, and motion control systems.
• Support territory sales engineers through joint customer visits, application reviews, and project development.
• Assist customers in identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Develop and present technical solutions, system recommendations, and product specifications.
• Support complex projects from concept through implementation.
• Conduct customer and internal training on fluid power products, technologies, and best practices.
• Work closely with supplier partners and factory specialists to develop solutions for customer applications.
• Assist in identifying and developing new business opportunities within targeted industries.
• Document activities, opportunities, and project progress within our CRM system (HubSpot).
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and product developments.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs)
• Hydraulic Filtration and Contamination Control
• Lubrication Systems
• Accumulators
• Pumps, Motors, Valves, and Cylinders
• Servo and Proportional Controls
• Pneumatic Valves and Actuators
• Vacuum Systems
• Air Preparation Equipment
• Tubing, Fittings, and Fluid Connectors
• Industrial Reliability and Condition Monitoring
• Fluid Analysis and Cleanliness Programs

Desired Product Experience

Experience with products such as:

• HYDAC
• Parker Hannifin
• Bosch Rexroth
• Continental Hydraulics
• HydraForce
• MAC Valves
• PHD
• Milwaukee Cylinder
• Bimba/Norgren
• Wilkerson
• Piab
• Stauff
• Des-Case
• Perma Lubrication

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent fluid power industry experience.
• Minimum three years of experience in fluid power, industrial automation, reliability, maintenance, engineering, or technical sales.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to customers, engineers, maintenance personnel, and sales professionals.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Exceptional benefits package.
• Company-paid business expenses.
• Ongoing technical and professional development.
• Opportunity to work alongside a highly technical team focused on solving real-world manufacturing challenges.
• We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong technical aptitude, and a passion for helping customers improve reliability, productivity, and profitability through innovative fluid power solutions.