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Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.\nSustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.\nWe’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.\nWe’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.\nLearn about SKF at www.skf.com.\nPosition Summary\nSKF is the world leading supplier of products and solutions in the rolling bearing business. In addition, we are one of the leading players in seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services which include technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring and training. The inherent skills and competence of our around 40,000 employees help us to fulfill our objective of creating more intelligent, sustainable and innovative customer solutions. SKF is a truly global company with presence in more than 130 countries, serving an extensive range of industries and customers worldwide.\nThe Application Engineer at SKF is tasked with working closely with a team of engineers to understand, design and propose SKF/PEER product solutions for agriculture machinery like tractors, combines, balers, and other equipment’s. They promote the SKF know-how and value proposition in line with corporate and sales strategy, working closely with Sales and Customer Service as part of the responsible Account Team. They manage technical relationships with agriculture OEMs and responding to inquiries, handling complaints, and evaluating technical risks.\nKey Responsibilities\nApplying knowledge and training in mechanical engineering to contribute substantially in the development and implementation of customized or application specific offers, and to work with customer, for new development projects in Agriculture/Off-Highway industries\nCreating and analyzing design related to bearings/housings using CAE tools for 3D modelling and FEA.\nPerforming engineering calculations and running system analysis using bearing life software’s like ROMAX, MESYS, MASTA, KissSoft or SimPro (SKF in-house).\nWork with sales, business development, quality, product development and demand chain, to drive all engineering aspects from technical proposal to final production and ensure it meets quality, cost and performance for the target application. \nWork in coordination with design and product engineering teams to facilitate DFMEA and discuss the same with customer on a specific project or product line\nAnalyzing testing methodologies and functionalities of the company’s product designs and recommending changes to improve performance and cost efficiencies. \nWork on damage analysis and root cause evaluation on warranty or product development returns and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives using DFMEA process. \nBe the technical specialist/resource within the Industrial Sales Unit for SKF products and technologies, through relationships with global subject experts.\nDevelop frame work for proper project management to gate, track and prioritize projects.\nParticipate and contribute to internal and external trainings, assist with the development of training material\nLeadership & Team Development\nTeam leadership responsibilities\nCoaching and development expectations\nCustomer / Stakeholder Engagement\nCustomer interaction scope\nEscalation responsibilities\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nKey internal partners\nCollaboration expectations\nOperational Excellence\nPerformance metrics\nProcess improvement responsibilities\nStrategic Communication\nCommunication expectations\nReporting requirements\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or comparable degree)\n3+ years of design/application experience in an industrial environment - agriculture machinery, power train applications or rotating equipment, working with customers and designing mechanical systems\nKnowledge of bearings, transmission products or seals is beneficial\nExperience/background in Agriculture or off-highway/construction industries is a plus\nStrong mechanical hands-on and technical aptitude\nProven proficiency and capabilities with 3D solid modeling software\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage projects with attention to detail and accuracy\nStrong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills\nTrack record of proactive and continuous improvement within area of responsibility\nExcellent spoken and written communication skills\nDemonstrated customer service, interpersonal, and teamwork skills\nOutcome oriented, critical thinker capable of prioritizing to achieve results\nTravel up to 30% of the time as customer need dictates\nTravel Requirements\nUp to 30% of the time as customer need dictates\nWhat You’ll Love About SKF:\nRest and Relaxation. 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