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Application Engineer

Location: Blue Bell, PA

Salary Range: 85,000.00 to 105,000.00

About SKF:

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.

Wereguided by our SKF 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.

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

Learn about SKF atwww.skf.com.

Position Summary

The End-User Industries Application Engineer will grow SKF business as the technical thought leader in strategically identified market segments, while providing comprehensive Engineering support. The Application Engineer is responsible for defining the technical needs of our end-users and translating them into an SKF offering. They promote the SKF know-how and value proposition in line with corporate and industry segment strategy, working closely with Sales and Customer Service as part of the responsible Account Team. They manage technical relationships with customers, responding to inquiries, handling complaints and evaluating technical risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for all product platforms to customers as well as field sales and customer service.
• Support existing activities, develop new technical solutions, maintain/establish technical contacts, provide technical insights, and generate opportunities within an assigned account base.
• Proactively drive the technical agenda with end-user customers to establish brand preference for SKF.
• Identify and manage technically oriented projects including high value platform integration solutions.
• Be the technical specialist/resource within the Industrial Sales Unit for SKF products and technologies, through relationships with global subject experts.
• Define the end-user technical voice and drive it throughout the entire SKF full value chain.
• Provide product training and technical support to internal and external customers.
• Technical support will include application review, bearing system selection and verification, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and damage analysis.
• Customer interaction will include on-site customer visits in addition to phone and email communications.
• Resolve or mitigate impact of customer rotating equipment bad actors through making solution recommendations of both the surrounding system and bearing components.

Qualifications

• Education:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (or comparable degree)

• Experience:

• 5+ years application experience in an industrial environment, calling on customers, preferably in focused industries (Pulp and Paper, Metals, Mining, Mineral Processing, Cement, or Food and Beverage)
• Bearing or rotating equipment focus

• Technical Skills:

• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and manufacturing process knowledge
• Proven track record of proactive and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically with demonstrated drive and passion
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Outcome oriented, critical thinker capable of prioritizing to achieve results
• Motivated self-starter with careful attention to detail

Travel Requirements

Travel approximately 30% of the time as customer need dictates

WhatYoullLove About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

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

Diversity in the Workplace.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.

Best in Class Benefits. 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!

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

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