Application Engineer

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the areas of product selection, application review, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, quality, and root cause failure analysis.
• Conduct customer site visits to investigate equipment issues, perform inspections, support installations, and identify opportunities for reliability improvement.
• Establish strong technical relationships with customers, positioning SKF as the preferred partner for reliability and rotating equipment solutions.
• Identify and develop innovative, high-value solutions that address customer challenges, improve operational performance, and create measurable value.
• Develop and deliver technical training programs for customers and internal personnel.
• Collaborate across multiple teams, including customer service, sales and reliability, to achieve the company’s goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGS, or eligibility to obtain registration within a reasonable period of employment.
• 3 years experience in engineering, reliability, maintenance, rotating equipment, technical sales support, or industrial applications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Proven track record of proactive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, solve complex technical problems, and create value for customers.

Travel Requirements

• 50% travel required

What You’ll Love About SKF

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.

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