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# Hydraulic Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Applied Industrial Technologies
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Application Notes, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks (CAD), Performance Tuning, Rapid Prototyping Process, System Testing
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ae072b79-d47d-4d07-b2be-4eaa8080748c

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Power Engineering, or related technical field (required).
 * 3-5+ years of experience in hydraulic system design, fluid power applications, or mobile/industrial equipment engineering.
 * Experience with hydraulic controls, electro-hydraulics, or proportional/servo valve technology preferred.
 * Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD) and hydraulic simulation tools.
 * Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

## Description

The Hydraulic Applications Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting hydraulic systems and solutions for customer applications. This role combines strong technical engineering expertise with customer-facing problem-solving, ensuring that hydraulic components and systems meet performance, safety, and quality requirements. The engineer collaborates closely with sales, product management, manufacturing, and customers to provide technically sound and cost-effective solutions.

Engineering & Technical Design

 * Develop hydraulic system designs, schematics, and component specifications for new and existing applications.
 * Select hydraulic components (pumps, valves, motors, cylinders, manifolds, filtration, etc.) based on performance, cost, and reliability criteria.
 * Perform hydraulic calculations and simulations, including flow, pressure, cooling, horsepower, and efficiency analysis.
 * Support prototype builds and oversee system testing, troubleshooting, and validation.

Customer & Sales Support

 * Provide expert-level technical support to customers, distributors, and internal sales teams.
 * Interpret customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions and proposals.
 * Conduct on-site visits for diagnostics, commissioning, and performance optimization.
 * Prepare technical documentation, including application notes, installation guides, and training materials.

Project & Cross-Functional Collaboration

 * Manage projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
 * Work with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure products are manufacturable, available, and cost-effective.
 * Assist in continuous improvement initiatives and product development projects.

Troubleshooting & Field Support

 * Diagnose hydraulic system issues, including pressure instability, heat generation, contamination, and performance loss.
 * Recommend corrective actions and provide root cause analysis.
 * Support warranty investigations and corrective engineering measures.


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