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# Application Engineer - Agriculture

- **Company:** ONPOWER, INC.
- **Location:** Waukegan, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $77,000.0 - $105,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Systems Analysis, Solid Modeling
- **Published:** June 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e4c60ce2b64a4eea

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical Proficiency?, Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or comparable degree)
3+ years of design/application experience in an industrial environment - agriculture machinery, power train applications or rotating equipment, working with customers and designing mechanical systems
Knowledge of bearings, transmission products or seals is beneficial
Experience/background in Agriculture or off-highway/construction industries is a plus
Strong mechanical hands-on and technical aptitude
Proven proficiency and capabilities with 3D solid modeling software
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage projects with attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
Track record of proactive and continuous improvement within area of responsibility
Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Outcome oriented, critical thinker capable of prioritizing to achieve results
Travel up to 30% of the time as customer need dictates

## Description

The Application Engineer at SKF is tasked with working closely with a team of engineers to understand, design and propose SKF/PEER product solutions for agriculture machinery like tractors, combines, balers, and other equipment's. They promote the SKF know-how and value proposition in line with corporate and sales strategy, working closely with Sales and Customer Service as part of the responsible Account Team. They manage technical relationships with agriculture OEMs and responding to inquiries, handling complaints, and evaluating technical risks., Applying knowledge and training in mechanical engineering to contribute substantially in the development and implementation of customized or application specific offers, and to work with customer, for new development projects in Agriculture/Off-Highway industries
Creating and analyzing design related to bearings/housings using CAE tools for 3D modelling and FEA.
Performing engineering calculations and running system analysis using bearing life software's like ROMAX, MESYS, MASTA, KissSoft or SimPro (SKF in-house).
Work with sales, business development, quality, product development and demand chain, to drive all engineering aspects from technical proposal to final production and ensure it meets quality, cost and performance for the target application.
Work in coordination with design and product engineering teams to facilitate DFMEA and discuss the same with customer on a specific project or product line
Analyzing testing methodologies and functionalities of the company's product designs and recommending changes to improve performance and cost efficiencies.
Work on damage analysis and root cause evaluation on warranty or product development returns and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives using DFMEA process.
Be the technical specialist/resource within the Industrial Sales Unit for SKF products and technologies, through relationships with global subject experts.
Develop frame work for proper project management to gate, track and prioritize projects.
Participate and contribute to internal and external trainings, assist with the development of training material

Leadership & Team Development

Team leadership responsibilities
Coaching and development expectations

Customer / Stakeholder Engagement

Customer interaction scope
Escalation responsibilities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Key internal partners
Collaboration expectations

Operational Excellence

Performance metrics
Process improvement responsibilities

Strategic Communication

Communication expectations
Reporting requirements


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