Parker Hannifin · 6 hours ago
Applications Engineer - Chicago / Des Moines
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. They are seeking an Applications Engineer to provide engineering support for industrial equipment customers, focusing on the design and development of sealing products. The role involves assisting account managers, managing projects, and driving growth through innovative product development.
HardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Large OEM applications engineering support including communication, pricing, quality reports, and design. Conduct market research through trade associations, internet investigation and corporate services
Assist territory and regional manager in adapting current and new products to customer need and satisfaction
Provide technical expertise on product to close on final sale
Assist design and manufacturing in the development of new and/or revised product according to customer requirements
Provide timely reports summarizing findings on a given product, project or territory
Provide technical training of customers and distributors in division products
Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of competitive products and their activity in the marketplace and provide reports, on a regular and/or monthly basis
Development of customer communication programs and special marketing plans
Develop and initiate product sales plans relating to pricing, life cycle and forecasting
Develop strategic sales plans for existing and adjacent market for existing and new innovative products
Investigate market needs for innovative products and communicate them to Engineering for product development
Must maintain highest degree of customer service, throughput and quality, and participate in division lean activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with 0 to 2+ years sales, manufacturing or engineering experience preferably, within a manufacturing organization. Part time or co-op/internship experience for new graduates is acceptable
PC literate (MS Office suite)
Excellent mechanical comprehension with the ability to understand, describe or discuss problems of a technical nature
Technical competence with mechanical systems and material science demonstrated through work experience and/or education
Benefits
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
Company
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin manufactures motion and control technologies, delivering precision-engineered solutions across various markets.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.13MKey Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2016-01-18Grant· $4.13M
1978-01-13IPO
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2026-01-03
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