Hydraulic Applications & Product Specialist

Aggressive Hydraulics, Inc • Isanti, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a technically skilled inside sales professional with hands-on experience in hydraulic systems — particularly those used on construction equipment and dump trucks. This person will serve as a key technical resource for our customers, helping them identify the right hydraulic cylinders for their applications and design custom cylinders tailored to their specific performance or dimensional requirements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working with hydraulic systems, preferably in the construction equipment, trucking, or heavy machinery industry.
• Deep understanding of hydraulic systems and cylinder function, repair, and design principles.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical details into customer-friendly explanations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to read, translate, and understand blueprints.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing or specifying cylinders for custom applications is a strong plus.
• Prior experience in a shop or field service environment preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical contact for customers and internal team members regarding hydraulic cylinder selection, troubleshooting, and design support.
• Interpret customer needs by reviewing equipment specifications, photos, measurements, or part numbers to recommend the correct replacement or cross-compatible cylinders.
• Collaborate with customers and manufacturing partners to design new cylinders that meet specific performance, mounting, and dimensional needs.
• Gather customer feedback and market insights to help drive product development and identify opportunities for new or improved hydraulic cylinder, accessories, and component offerings.
• Work closely with the sales, purchasing, and operations teams to turn customer needs into product solutions — ensuring accurate specifications, documentation, and setup for new items.
• Provide application support and technical insights on hydraulic systems (telescopic, single-acting, double-acting, and custom configurations).
• Handle quoting, order entry, and follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction and project completion.
• Stay current on hydraulic technology, system design trends, and manufacturer updates.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance through Medica + free in-home acute health care and on-job site health care through Nice for those enrolled on company's medical plan.
• 100% employer paid Health Partners Dental insurance for single and family (if enrolled on medical plan).
• 100% employer paid premiums for Long-Term Disability and $50,000 life insurance policy.
• 401K
• Additionally, full-time employees receive competitive Paid Time Off
• Compensation is dependent on a candidates skills and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees