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Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized for mobile, industrial, and process applications. We are looking for motivated, energetic people to join our dynamic Team!\nRequirements\nApplication Engineer - Thermal Management\nThis role will support the development of custom engine cooling systems potentially for both mobile and/or power generation applications. The Application Engineer will work on tailored thermal solutions, partnering with customers and internal teams to define requirements, support design, and validate performance across prototype and production programs.\nYou will make an impact and be successful in this role with the following skills and responsibilities:\nPosition Summary\nThe Application Engineer serves as the technical interface between customers, sales, and internal engineering teams to deliver optimized HYDAC solutions. \nDrives customer success through technically sound, value-based solutions. \nSupports new business growth and existing account expansion. \nOperates within a standardized HYDAC AE framework across technologies and divisions.\nCustomer & Sales Enablement\nLead technical discussions with customers and partners. \nSupport quoting, proposals, and solution positioning. \nBuild relationships with customer engineering teams. \nAct as a trusted advisor for long-term solution success. \nTravel 20-40% as required. \nApplication Engineering & System Development\nTranslate customer needs into system-level requirements. \nSelect and optimize HYDAC products and systems. \nEnsure compliance with technical, quality, and commercial requirements. \nSupport design reviews, DFMEA, and validation efforts. \nExpand capability across technologies and applications. \nTechnical Expertise & Value Delivery\nDeliver technical presentations and demonstrations. \nTrain customers, partners, and internal teams. \nStay current on industry and technology trends. \nCross-Functional Collaboration\nCollaborate with sales, product, development, lab, and operations teams. \nEnsure solutions are manufacturable and scalable. \nSupport global collaboration across HYDAC entities. \nDocumentation & Process\nDocument of customer interactions and technical solutions. \nEnsure traceability across the full lifecycle. \nCore Competencies\nSystem-level thinking and application expertise. \nStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. \nEffective communication across technical levels. \nBusiness awareness and growth mindset. \nCross-functional collaboration and accountability. \nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (preferred). \n2-3+ years of relevant experience (preferred). \nAbility to work across multiple technologies and applications. \nHYDAC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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