> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1917826-application-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1917826-application-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Engineer - **Company:** ONPOWER, INC. - **Location:** Falconer, NY, United States - **Salary:** $71,000.0 - $80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Verification and Validation (Software) - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1a0647cf97faf4b3 ## About the Role An Engineering degree. If it's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, that's even better. If you have experience in technical sales or applications engineering, that's a plus. Working knowledge (advanced experience a plus) of rolling bearings, airframe bearings, aerospace materials and basic calculations related to the same is highly desired. Be a good listener and communicator of technical knowledge (both in writing and speaking). Ability to speak and write in English well. You should have a good personality and be good at managing relationships with customers. This will help you motivate and influence the technical choices of our customers. If you have experience with calculation tools and engineering design software, and if you know about manufacturing processes, that's a plus. Flexibility to travel within the US (up to 30%) and (very occasionally) internationally. This position will be located in Falconer, NY. Other US locations may also be considered for the ideal candidate. ## Description We are looking for two Application Engineers for our NA Aerospace team. This position reports to the Manager, Application Engineering and leads/manages the technical relationship with SKF's customers, working closely with Sales and Customer Service as part of the responsible account team. Responsibilities include developing customer technical needs and translating them into an SKF offering, including proposal and 1st tier drawings for all product platforms, evaluating technical risks, verifying product selection, and analyzing product field service history. This engineer promotes SKF know-how and value propositions in-line with corporate strategy and is part of a global team with access to SKF's subject matter experts to aid in design, analysis, and lessons learned. The engineer would also be responsible for problem solving, preliminary engineering calculations, modeling/simulation/analysis and solution determination in cases of customer complaints or application specific requests regarding product performance and failure risk analysis. Detailed job description: Look for and chase new business opportunities by understanding what customers need and want, spotting market trends, and introducing current and new SKF technology to strategic business opportunities. Develop and support Aircraft Engine, Helicopter Transmission and e-Aviation customers within the North America region. Help coordinate engineering activities from the beginning of a business opportunity until the end of production, following the ETO (Engineering To Order) process. Make sure to follow verification and validation procedures correctly and keep track of how our products are performing in the field. Carry out bearing calculations; get ready and keep track of design and process validation test plans using resources from the SKF Aerospace team. Regularly work with the customer's engineering team to solve technical problems and get approval for changes to products or processes throughout the program's life cycle: help solve technical issues and make sure lessons learned are used in the business. Work with and have an impact on a fast-moving global team of people from engineering, sales, business development, project management, design, quality, testing, manufacturing, and customer service; create and give technical presentations and training events to large groups of customers. Coordinate and keep tasks aligned that involve many customers in your region or assignment and build and improve relationships with customers' engineering/technical teams with the target of implementing innovative light weight and/or low friction solutions to reach the CO2 emissions reduction of the aerospace industry. 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