As a Designer, you will partner with an experienced team that has strong product, vendor, and system knowledge. We'll look to you to function as a cartridge valve manifold designer and hydraulic systems development expert, building relationships with customers.

You will be responsible for the promotion of company products and services to a diverse range of manufacturing companies within the company’s geographic region. The primary responsibilities are to assist customers in designing hydraulic systems and with product selection and integration. In addition to providing application assistance, you will also be required to design cartridge valve manifolds using SolidWorks 3D modeling software, develop drawings, bill of materials, and project specifications, which define the scope and performance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Power Systems sales force in their territories, while working with engineers or other professional and technical personnel at OEM’s and other establishments to promote solutions that incorporate Power Systems products and systems.
• Create hydraulic circuit drawings, design cartridge valve manifolds from the circuit drawings, create machine drawings and manifold assembly drawings, and other documents in order to prepare detailed technical proposals and cost estimates.
• Maintain professional working contact with key suppliers of products sold.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; Bachelors' Degree preferred
• Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D Modeling software
• Experience designing Fluid Power systems preferred
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

As the world’s largest fluid power distributor, the Applied Fluid Power® network of companies provide dedicated fluid power support and custom designed solutions that meet customer performance goals and keep industry running. Capabilities include system integration, manifold design, machining and assembly, electronic controls, fabrication, fluid filtration, programming, high speed hose assembly, engineering, repair services, and more. Additionally, Applied Fluid Power® has one of the largest teams of Certified Fluid Power Specialists, Certified Electronic Control Specialists and Certified Fluid Power Mechanics to assist with problem solving, system building, troubleshooting, and other custom requirements.

Applied Fluid Power® is a part of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT), a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to hiring@applied.com or call 216-426-4389 to let us know the nature of your request.