Fluid Power Specialist

FCX Performance • Jackson, MI

11h

About The Position

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Fluid Power Specialist to provide technical fluid power expertise and customer-focused solutions. The role combines knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power applications with basic customer management skills to develop and present technical solutions. Working primarily as a business development partner with Account Managers at US Service Centers, the specialist builds relationships with existing and prospective customers across an assigned territory and contributes directly to customer and company business results.

The specialist works with sales teams, customers, suppliers, and internal resources to identify opportunities, propose solutions, coordinate projects, and deliver training. The position also contributes applications, case histories, and other market knowledge to the Fluid Power collaborative knowledge base.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of fluid power experience, including practical hydraulic and/or pneumatic applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a desire and passion to learn.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and system schematics.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical thoughts and solutions to multiple levels.
• Familiarity with MS Office, including remote collaboration tools such as video conferencing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and English grammar skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Proven problem-solving skills, ability to multitask, time-management skills, a sense of urgency, and a bias for action.

Nice To Haves

• Technical diploma, bachelor's degree, or extensive fluid power application experience.
• International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) certification.
• Highly developed listening, questioning, and effective negotiating skills.
• Ability and desire to quickly learn and leverage new products, industry trends, processes, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute an engagement plan in cooperation with local US Service Center sales teams, identifying and engaging high-potential local and strategic accounts to achieve sales and profit goals.
• Serve as the local technical fluid power expert in the assigned region, including facilitating technical supplier interactions with internal sales teams and customers.
• Work with customers, supplier representatives, and internal resources to prepare and present fluid power solutions that drive new business.
• Review installed solutions, drawings, plans, and other customer documents to prepare technical proposals for products and services.
• Conduct fluid power training for internal associates and customers to increase knowledge and demonstrate expertise and value.
• Develop professional working relationships with key supplier resources to help specify products and systems that enhance customer performance.
• Coordinate projects with US Service Center personnel.
• Contribute to the Fluid Power collaborative knowledge base, including applications, interchanges, case histories, documented value-added activities, market activities, and competitor activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED