Sr Applications Engineer

Parker Hannifin - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr Applications Engineer at Parker Hannifin will serve as an applications expert for hydraulic and rotary seals, primarily focusing on the aerospace and industrial markets. This role involves providing technical expertise to secure new business opportunities, developing new technologies, and managing projects. The engineer will collaborate closely with various departments, including Marketing and Product Engineering, to assist in product development and customer communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and assistance to win new business opportunities.
• Develop new technologies in key product line technologies and participate in trade associations.
• Assist in the development of new and/or revised products according to customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of competitive products and their activity in the marketplace.
• Provide project management leadership for key growth programs.
• Assist in the development of marketing collateral such as blogs, success stories, and training presentations.
• Take ownership of product/technical training material for Parker products.
• Respond rapidly to customer inquiries and generate part drawings.
• Provide online technical support and answer daily incoming requests for application reviews.
• Support Market Managers in market research initiatives and conduct root cause and failure analysis.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
• 5-7 years technical sales, manufacturing, or engineering experience
• Excellent mechanical comprehension and ability to discuss technical problems
• Technical experience in Powertrain and Fluid Power applications is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete projects and work in a team environment
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience creating 2D drawings and 3D models, Inventor experience is a plus.