Applications Engineer - Electrification

Org Marketing Statement Are you ready to shape a brighter future? In Motion Systems Group, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference. We have an exciting opening for an Applications Engineer for the Motion System Group in Elk Grove, IL. If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact and grow your career, consider putting your experience in motion at Parker. Here you will find a passionate team built on a winning culture that puts our people and customers first. We are inspired by our purpose of Enabling Engineering Breakthrough that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. Position Summary Responsible for field applications, system design, and customer product development/enhancement. Provides sales, marketing and design direction in support of the Division's growth initiative. May also manage specific Division key accounts. Position responsible for driving the strategic growth segments of the Division through innovative product development and exploring adjacent market opportunities. Must effectively interface with all Division departments and Division staff. Works with minimal daily supervision, but keeps team leaders and staff informed of project status. Responsibilities - Support key OEM customers through technical communication, engineering support, project follow-up, pricing coordination, and issue resolution. - Provide application support for mobile electrification, hydraulic systems, and control solutions. - Perform hands-on shop and application support, including troubleshooting, testing support, product evaluation, system integration, and performance validation. - Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements, propose solutions, resolve application issues, and optimize system performance. - Manage customer projects from start to finish, including planning, coordination, follow-up, documentation, and execution. - Partner with design engineering and manufacturing to develop or revise products based on customer, project, and application requirements. - Gather customer and market feedback and communicate needs to Engineering to support product development and process improvements. - Support field sales, distributors, Territory Managers, and Regional Managers by providing technical product and application expertise. - Maintain market and competitive awareness to support customer applications, product development, and business growth. Qualifications - 4-year college degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred. - 4 to 7 years of sales, manufacturing, or engineering experience, preferably within a Manufacturing Division. - Understanding of financial statements and analysis. - PC literate; Microsoft Office proficiency preferred. - Excellent mechanical comprehension with the ability to understand, describe, and discuss problems of a technical nature. - Technical competence in Fluid Power. - Strong communication, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills. - Willingness to develop technical expertise across mobile electrification, hydraulic systems, and controls. Closing Statement At Parker, we play a pivotal role in application