Application Engineer

Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 19406 Company: Timken Power Systems, Philadelphia Gear brand. We are looking for an Application Engineer to provide project engineering and application support for drivetrain projects. The application engineer will develop technical proposals and scope‑of‑work from customer specifications, support design and manufacturability, and act as a technical liaison across sales, production, quality, and supply chain. Responsibilities Develop technical scope and contribute technical content for proposals and quotations, including component selection and clear costing assumptions. Perform component sizing, basic calculations, and generate or review drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation to support manufacturability. Coordinate cross‑functional technical activities on assigned projects, track deliverables, and report status to the manager and stakeholders. Support customer‑facing activities including technical reviews, site visits, startup assistance, and troubleshooting under manager supervision. Assist with product testing, failure analysis data collection, and documentation of corrective actions to support quality and reliability. Liaise with suppliers and supply chain to define component requirements, lead times, and resolve routine technical issues during fabrication/assembly. Technical/Functional Skills Proficiency with CAD software (preferably SolidWorks). Comfortable reading technical drawings and specifications. Familiarity with assembly, operation, and installation basics of drivetrain equipment is preferred. Demonstrated project management skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and teamwork approach with inside and outside teams. Strong problem‑solving skills. Strong analytical skills including the ability to analyze and interpret critical data. Skilled in all basic MS Office products and working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Epicor). Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Minimum 2 years of experience. All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law. Why Choose Timken? Over a century of knowledge and innovation. A culture of top performance. Products that contribute to a sustainable world. A conviction to improve communities around us. Competitive salary and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Timken