Application Engineer

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A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world- improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Timken Power Systems Philadelphia Gear brand has a current opening for an Application Engineer to provide project engineering and application support for drivetrain projects. The application engineer will develop technical proposals and scope-of-work from customer specifications, support design and manufacturability, and act as a technical liaison across sales, production, quality, and supply chain.

Responsibilities include:

Develop technical scope and contribute technical content for proposals and quotations, including component selection and clear costing assumptions.

Perform component sizing, basic calculations, and generate or review drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation to support manufacturability.

Coordinate cross-functional technical activities on assigned projects, track deliverables, and report status to the manager and stakeholders.

Support customer-facing activities including technical reviews, site visits, startup assistance, and troubleshooting under manager supervision.

Assist with product testing, failure analysis data collection, and documentation of corrective actions to support quality and reliability.

Liaise with suppliers and supply chain to define component requirements, lead times, and resolve routine technical issues during fabrication/assembly.

Technical/Functional Skills:

Proficiency with CAD software (preferably SolidWorks)

Comfortable reading technical drawings and specifications

Familiarity with assembly, operation, and installation basics of drivetrain equipment is preferred

Demonstrated project management skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and teamwork approach with inside and outside teams

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong analytical skills including the ability to analyze and interpret critical data

Skilled in all basic MS Office products and working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Epicor)

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Minimum 2 years of experience

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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