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Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.\nBosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.\n The Applications Engineer serves as a technical partner to customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to develop hydraulic solutions that meet application requirements. This role is responsible for evaluating customer needs, selecting and integrating appropriate products, designing hydraulic systems and integrated circuits, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing engineering support throughout the product lifecycle. The successful candidate will combine strong hydraulic systems knowledge with excellent customer relationships and problem-solving skills.\nDuties and Responsibilities\nPartner with customers to understand application requirements, operating conditions, and performance objectives.\nReview system requirements and recommend hydraulic products and solutions that meet technical and commercial objectives.\nDesign and develop custom hydraulic integrated circuits (HICs) and system solutions based on customer specifications.\nCreate and interpret hydraulic schematics, layouts, and supporting technical documentation.\nProvide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for customers, distributors, and field personnel.\nConduct testing, analyze performance data, and prepare engineering reports and recommendations.\nSupport product integration, validation, and application testing activities.\nCollaborate cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Sales teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.\nCommunicate technical concepts and solutions effectively to customers, sales managers, and engineering teams.\nInvestigate root causes of technical issues and implement corrective actions.\nSupport customer visits, field evaluations, trade shows, and technical training activities as required.\nMaintain awareness of industry trends, competitor technologies, and emerging hydraulic applications.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\nMinimum 3 years of engineering experience in hydraulics, fluid power, mobile equipment, industrial equipment, or related technical applications.\nDemonstrated experience supporting customers through technical troubleshooting, solution development, and product application.\nStrong understanding of hydraulic systems, hydraulic symbols, and the ability to read, interpret, and develop hydraulic schematics.\nExperience performing engineering analysis and documenting findings through technical reports and presentations.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.\nAbility to work independently while contributing in a collaborative team environment.\nPreferred\nMaster’s degree in Engineering or related field.\nExperience designing Hydraulic Integrated Circuits (HICs).\nKnowledge of mobile and/or industrial hydraulic systems.\nExperience with data acquisition, testing, validation, and root-cause analysis methodologies.\nFamiliarity with PLCs, electronic controls, sensors, and electro-hydraulic systems.\nExperience supporting OEM customers and field applications.\nKey Competencies\nCustomer Focus\nTechnical Problem Solving\nHydraulic Systems Expertise\nEngineering Analysis\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nProject Management\nRelationship Building\nContinuous Improvement\nPhysical Requirements\nWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:\nSit, stand, walk, and use hands to operate office and testing equipment.\nOccasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds without assistance.\nTravel to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and testing locations as needed.\nWork Environment\nThis position operates in a combination of office, laboratory, manufacturing, and customer field environments. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, varying temperatures, and moderate to loud noise levels during testing or customer support activities.\nTravel\nAbility and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally, as required.\nCompensation range: $100,000 USD - $111,000 USD annually\nIndefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.\nEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans \nBy submitting an application for employment with Bosch, you represent and warrant that: (a) the work product and materials you submit are your own and reflect your personal experience, skills and qualifications; and (b) you have not used artificial intelligence or automated tools to generate, alter, or enhance application materials or responses in a manner that misrepresents your identity, authorship, experience, capabilities or qualifications.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6392,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Sensors & Transducers","Industrial Automation","Motors, Drives & Motion Control","HVAC & Refrigeration"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-05T08:58:52Z"}],"liveness":{"score":15,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.406,"p_room":0.36,"age_days":44,"expected_fill_days":24,"reasons":["conf:7","stale_co","velocity","win:tail","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-28T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/bosch-applications-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/bosch-applications-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-29T00:35:15Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":426,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4574,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-30T00:00:00Z"}}}