Application Engineer
Location: Waukegan, Il or Blue Bell, PA
Salary Range: $ 84,000.00 to $ 100,000.00
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.
We’re guided 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.
We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.
Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.
Position Summary
The Application Engineer will support and grow SKF Material Handling business as the technical thought leader, while providing comprehensive Engineering support. The Application Engineer is responsible for defining the technical needs of our customers and translating them into an SKF offering. They promote SKF know-how and value proposition in line with corporate and industry growth strategy, working closely with Sales, Product development & Engineering 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 Accountabilities
- Provide technical support for all product platforms to customers as well as 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 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 industry for SKF products and technologies, through relationships with global subject experts.
- Define the customer’s technical need 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.
- Travel approximately 30% of the time as customers need dictates.
What You’ll Love 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-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.
Diversity in the Workplace. ?At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and 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 include company 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 program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.
Reports to: Application Engineering Manager
Location: Waukegan, Il
Job ID: 22713
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