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Requisition ID: 25112

Job Category: Engineering & Technology

Contract type: Permanent

Salary Range: $ 71,000.00 to $ 80,000.00

Location:

Falconer, NY, US

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’reguidedbyourSKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’rea company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers inan equitableenvironment.

We are looking for two Application Engineers for our NA Aerospace team . This position reports to the Manager, Application Engineering and leads/manages the technical relationship with SKF’s customers, working closely with Sales and Customer Service as part of the responsible account team. Responsibilities include developing customer technical needs and translating them into an SKF offering, including proposal and 1st tier drawings for all product platforms, evaluating technical risks, verifying product selection, and analyzing product field service history. This engineer promotes SKF know-how and value propositions in-line with corporate strategy and is part of a global team with access to SKF’s subject matter experts to aid in design, analysis, and lessons learned. The engineer would also be responsible for problem solving, preliminary engineering calculations, modeling/simulation/analysis and solution determination in cases of customer complaints or application specific requests regarding product performance and failure risk analysis .

• Look for and chase new business opportunities by understanding what customers need and want, spotting market trends, and introducing current and new SKF technology to strategic business opportunities.
• Develop and support Aircraft Engine, Helicopter Transmission and e-Aviation customers within the North America region.
• Help coordinate engineering activities from the beginning of a business opportunity until the end of production, following the ETO (Engineering To Order) process.
• Make sure to follow verification and validation procedures correctly and keep track of how our products are performing in the field.
• Carry out bearing calculations; get ready and keep track of design and process validation test plans using resources from the SKF Aerospace team.
• Regularly work with the customer’s engineering team to solve technical problems and get approval for changes to products or processes throughout the program’s life cycle: help solve technical issues and make sure lessons learned are used in the business.
• Work with and have an impact on a fast-moving global team of people from engineering, sales, business development, project management, design, quality, testing, manufacturing, and customer service; create and give technical presentations and training events to large groups of customers.
• Coordinate and keep tasks aligned that involve many customers in your region or assignment and build and improve relationships with customers’ engineering/technical teams with the target of implementing innovative light weight and/or low friction solutions to reach the CO2 emissions reduction of the aerospace industry.
• Assist customers with the selection of environmentally friendly/compliant bearing solutions for their applications.

• An Engineering degree. If it’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, that’s even better. If you have experience in technical sales or applications engineering, that’s a plus.
• Working knowledge (advanced experience a plus) of rolling bearings, airframe bearings, aerospace materials and basic calculations related to the same is highly desired.
• Be a good listener and communicator of technical knowledge (both in writing and speaking).
• Ability to speak and write in English well.
• You should have a good personality and be good at managing relationships with customers. This will help you motivate and influence the technical choices of our customers.
• If you have experience with calculation tools and engineering design software, and if you know about manufacturing processes, that’s a plus.
• Flexibility to travel within the US (up to 30%) and (very occasionally) internationally.

This position will be located in Falconer, NY. Other US locations may also be considered for the ideal candidate.

Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-beingand health.

At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity,Equityand Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive,equitableenvironment that promotes leadership,engagementand innovation.

SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits includecompany paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus anadditional5% company contribution.

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.