Application Engineer - Hydraulic Systems

Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!Job details: Remote Applications Engineer role supporting hydraulic system design and customer growth across the South region with 40–50% travel, strong base salary, and bonus potential.This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dan AsherEasy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year.About UsFounded decades ago and operating globally, we are a manufacturer of advanced fluid power systems serving mobile and industrial equipment markets. Our teams support customers with engineered hydraulic solutions including manifolds, cartridge valves, filtration, and motion control technologies. We emphasize technical depth, collaboration between sales and engineering, and long-term customer partnerships built on practical system expertise.Why Join UsSenior-level hydraulic applications role with direct customer impact and authority to design real-world fluid power systemsHigh-visibility position supporting sales strategy and regional growth across a major U.S. territoryCompetitive base salary ($110K–$125K) plus bonus potential with a global manufacturer of advanced fluid power systemsRemote flexibility within the South region with balanced weekday travel expectationsOpportunity to influence hydraulic manifold and cartridge valve growth initiatives, including expansion efforts tied to the Houston facilityJob DetailsApplications Engineer – Hydraulic SystemsLocation: Remote within the South region (TX-FL-NC-VA) near a major airport | 40–50% weekday travel$110k–$125k + Annual bonus and full benefitsThis position serves as the technical hydraulic authority for the South region (TX–FL–NC–VA), partnering closely with the sales team to develop and apply engineered fluid power solutions. The engineer will work directly with customers to design hydraulic circuits, specify components, and support implementation of manifold and valve-based systems. This role blends customer-facing business development support with hands-on hydraulic system design.What You Will Be Responsible ForServe as the hydraulic system design resource for assigned customers and applicationsTravel with sales representatives to support customer visits, design discussions, and solution developmentDesign hydraulic circuits including valve selection, manifold layouts, filtration, and motion control componentsTranslate customer functional requirements into practical hydraulic system solutionsReview and interpret technical specifications and apply them to product and system configurationsParticipate in design reviews with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teamsRespond to application inquiries from customers, sales, product engineering, and operationsSupport customers in implementation and troubleshooting of hydraulic systemsIdentify opportunities to expand hydraulic product sales within existing accountsProvide Voice of Customer feedback to product divisions for new product developmentTrain and educate sales teams on hydraulic products and solution-selling strategiesWhat You Bring to the TableStrong hydraulic circuit design experience (mechanical fluid flow systems, not electrical)Ability to design functional systems using valves, manifolds, filtration, and related hydraulic componentsExperience supporting customer applications in mobile or industrial equipment marketsComfortable in customer-facing environments with sales collaborationAbility to travel 40–50% within the region (weekday travel)Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and system integration principlesSelf-directed, organized, and able to manage multiple customer projectsMinimum QualificationsAssociate degree in engineering required; Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferredExperience designing and/or applying hydraulic products in mobile or industrial marketsInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!J-18808-Ljbffr