Field Product Application Engineer

Gates Corporation • Denver, CO

1d • $101,065 - $126,280 • Remote

About The Position

Gates is hiring a remote Senior Field Product Application Engineer to provide technical and hands-on support for its aftermarket equipment product line on the Fluid Power side of the business. The role works with customers, product line management, procurement, and technical teams on projects to enhance product offerings and equipment programs. It involves troubleshooting customer questions remotely and in person, as well as conducting onsite field engineering support.

The engineer serves as a technical resource for fluid power products and aftermarket assembly equipment, including crimpers, saws, pumps, and racks. The position also supports development of new equipment and components, equipment troubleshooting and repair, customer and internal training, and marketing and commercial materials. The role requires travel to customers, plants, and conferences, with a minimum travel expectation of 40%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, plus 1–3 years of engineering experience; alternatively, 3–5 years of progressive engineering or technical experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to manage customer personalities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to maintain and generate product application literature, media, and technical articles.
• Ability to travel to customers, plants, and conferences as required (minimum 40%).
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize resources and project timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be hands-on and willing to take things apart.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering discipline focused on Mechanical and Fluid Power systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and hands-on support for aftermarket equipment products in the Fluid Power business.
• Troubleshoot customer questions remotely and in person, including equipment problems and repairs.
• Conduct field engineering work and provide onsite technical support to customers.
• Support development of new equipment and components.
• Develop and deliver equipment training for internal teams and customers, including Fluid Power Workshops.
• Collaborate with marketing and commercial teams on promotional materials and collateral for fluid power products.
• Create technical and how-to materials for field teams and customers.
• Provide engineering services to customers and clients on the proper application and selection of fluid power products.
• Travel to customers, plants, and conferences as required, with a minimum travel expectation of 40%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus other voluntary benefit options; benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following the date of hire.
• Three or two weeks of paid vacation, accrued.
• 11 holidays: 9 scheduled and 2 floating.
• 8 sick days.
• 401(k) with a 3% company contribution and an additional 3% company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior