Applications Engineer, Sr.

About the Position

Applications Engineer, Sr.

Lincolnshire, IL, United States

Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. is a global leader in Drive and Control Technologies. We offer high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for mobile and industrial equipment markets. Our team is passionate about solving complex motion tasks and providing innovative solutions. We are currently seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to join our team in Lincolnshire, IL.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor to customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate customer needs and recommend hydraulic products and solutions.
• Design and develop custom Hydraulic Integrated Circuits (HICs) and system solutions.
• Create and interpret hydraulic schematics and technical documentation.
• Lead complex customer applications from concept through implementation and validation.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support.
• Conduct testing, analyze performance data, and prepare engineering reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively.
• Investigate root causes of technical issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Mentor, coach, and assist in the training and development of junior engineers.
• Support customer visits, field evaluations, trade shows, and technical training activities.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and emerging hydraulic applications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in hydraulics, fluid power, mobile equipment, industrial equipment, or related technical applications.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems and the ability to read, interpret, and develop hydraulic schematics.
• Experience designing Hydraulic Integrated Circuits (HICs) and application-specific hydraulic solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues independently.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and support the development of less-experienced engineers.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with mobile and/or industrial hydraulic systems.
• Experience with electro-hydraulic controls, PLCs, sensors, and automation technologies.
• Experience supporting OEM customers and field applications.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, testing methodologies, and root-cause analysis techniques.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $130,000 USD - $144,000 USD annually.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.

About the Company

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. With over 30 industries and all drive and control technologies, our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. We develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans