Senior Field Product Application Engineer

Gates Corporation • Denver, CO

1d • $125,870 - $157,338 • Remote

About The Position

Gates is seeking a Senior Field Product Application Engineer to provide technical and hands-on support for its aftermarket equipment product line within the Fluid Power business. The role is remote and involves working with customers, product line management, procurement, and technical teams on projects that enhance product offerings and equipment programs. The engineer will troubleshoot customer questions remotely and in person and provide onsite field engineering support. The position also supports fluid power products and aftermarket assembly equipment, including crimpers, saws, pumps, and racks; contributes to equipment and component development; delivers training; and helps create promotional and technical materials for field teams and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, and 3–5 years of engineering experience, or 5–10 years of progressive engineering or technical experience.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to disassemble and work on equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong 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, with a minimum of 40% travel.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize resources and project timelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering discipline focused on Mechanical and Fluid Power systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and hands-on support for fluid power products and aftermarket assembly equipment, including crimpers, saws, pumps, and racks.
• Support development of new equipment and components.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and address customer questions remotely or in person.
• Conduct field engineering work and provide onsite technical support to customers.
• 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 related to fluid power products.
• Create technical and how-to materials for field teams and customers.
• Provide engineering service to customers and clients on the proper application and selection of fluid power products.
• Travel to customers, plants, and conferences as required.

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 weeks of paid vacation, accrued, plus 11 holidays (9 scheduled and 2 floating) and 8 sick days.
• 401(k) with a 3% company contribution and an additional 3% company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• SIP eligible.

What This Job Offers

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