SKF Group · 23 hours ago
Application Engineer Specialist
Waukegan, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expSKF Group is an industry-leading manufacturer focused on reducing friction and promoting sustainability. The Application Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to industrial OEM customers, managing technical relationships, and collaborating with various teams to ensure product quality and performance.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical support to industrial Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers in the following industries: Railway, Construction, & Mobile Mining Equipment
Perform engineering calculations and system analysis using the latest SKF simulation and calculation tools
Work with Sales, Business Development, Quality, Product Development and Demand Chain, to drive all engineering aspects from technical proposal to final production and ensure it meets quality, cost and performance for the target application
Work in coordination with Product Design and Engineering teams to facilitate DFMEA and discuss the same with customers on a specific project or product line
Review customer testing methodologies and functionalities of product designs and recommend changes to improve bearing performance and cost efficiency
Perform bearing inspections, damage analysis and root cause evaluation on warranty or product development returns and drive continuous improvement initiatives using the DFMEA process
Be the technical specialist and resource within the Industrial Sales Unit for SKF products and technologies, through relationships with global subject matter experts
Perform task and project management to gate, track and prioritize projects
Participate and contribute to internal and external trainings, assist with the development of training material
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or comparable degree)
3+ years of design/application experience in an industrial environment - power train applications or rotating equipment, working with customers and designing mechanical systems
Knowledge of bearings, transmission products or seals is beneficial
Strong mechanical hands-on and technical aptitude
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage projects with attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
Track record of proactive and continuous improvement within area of responsibility
Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Outcome oriented, critical thinker capable of prioritizing to achieve results
Domestic and international travel up to 30% of the time as customer need dictates
Benefits
Generous PTO policy
13 paid holidays
Flexible work options available
Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment
Company paid life insurance
STD
LTD
Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discount programs
STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management
401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution : 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution
Company
SKF Group
SKF has been a global technology provider since 1907. Our strength is the ability to develop technologies and create products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.32BKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2024-11-22Post Ipo Debt· $447.99M
2023-06-16Post Ipo Debt· $876.52M
2004-11-04IPO
Leadership Team
Susanne Larsson
Group Chief Financial Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer and Executive Vice President
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