Applications Engineer

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Systems Design
Supervision
Engineering Support
Market Research
Internet
Technical Training
SAP BASIS
Management
Distribution
Communication
Marketing
Pricing
Forecasting
Product Development
Customer Service
Lean Methodology
Sales
Manufacturing
Financial Statements
IBM Notes
Mechanical Engineering
Law
Testing

Job Details

Org Marketing Statement

The Hydraulic Valve Systems Division specializes in leading innovative valve solutions that deliver maximum overall value and a preferred partner to our customers in key markets. Relentless commitment to our key end markets through focused innovative solutions, uncompromising customer service & world class quality that deliver exemplary results.

Position Summary

Responsible for field applications, system design, and customer product development/enhancement. Provides sales, marketing and design direction in support of the Division's growth initiative. May also manage specific Division key accounts.

Responsibilities

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction: Position responsible for driving the strategic growth segments of the Division through innovative product development and exploring adjacent market opportunities. Must effectively interface with all Division departments and Division staff. Works with minimal daily supervision but keeps team leaders and staff informed of project status.

Essential Functions:
  • Large OEM management including communication, pricing, quality reports, engineering support and market pricing.
  • Conducts market research through trade associations, internet investigation and Corporate services.
  • Supports field sales and distributors as required to maintain Division's premier customer service position.
  • Assists Territory and Regional Manager in adapting current and new products to customer need and satisfaction.
  • Provides technical expertise on product to close on final sale.
  • Assists design and manufacturing in the development of new and/or revised product according to customer requirements.
  • Provides timely reports summarizing findings on a given product, project or territory.
  • May be required to provide technical training of customers and distributors in Division products.
  • Develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge of competitive products and their activity in the marketplace and provides reports on a regularly scheduled basis.
  • Keeps management aware of changes which would affect the distribution of Parker products.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies.
  • Develops customer communication programs and special marketing plans.
  • Develops and initiates product sales plans relating to pricing, life cycle and forecasting.
  • Develops strategic sales plans for existing and adjacent market for existing and new innovative products.
  • Investigates market needs for innovative products and communicates them to Engineering for product development.
  • Must maintain highest degree of customer service, throughput, and quality and participate in Division Lean activities.
Qualifications
  • 4 year College degree. BS Preferred.
  • 5 to 7 years Sales, Manufacturing or Engineering experience, preferably within a Manufacturing Division.
  • Understanding of financial statements and analysis.
  • PC literate (MS Office, Lotus Notes preferred.)
  • Excellent mechanical comprehensions with the ability to understand, describe or discuss problems of a technical nature.
  • Technical competence in Fluid Power
Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at or @parkerhannifin.

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