Application Engineer

Applications Engineer

Location: Near St. Charles, IL (Hybrid after training)

Salary: $105,000â $110,000

Employment Type: Full-Time

Sterling Engineering is proud to partner with a global leader in the hydraulics industry in search of an Applications Engineer to join their high-impact team. This client is known for engineering excellence and long-standing innovation, and they are looking for an individual who can serve as the “face of engineering” to their customers.

This is not a behind-the-scenes role â youâ ll be front and center, tackling cutting-edge projects and working in close collaboration with both the sales and engineering teams to develop custom hydraulic and electrohydraulic solutions. If you're seeking an opportunity to grow, contribute, and even train internationally, this role delivers.

Key Points

Hybrid work model after training (training conducted on-site)

High-profile role interfacing directly with customers

Work alongside a global team on custom hydraulic systems

Salary range of $105Kâ $110K

Exceptional benefits and company culture

Clear internal growth paths and career development

Training opportunity in Switzerland

Work for a company known for its innovation and employee advancement

Job Duties

Serve as a primary engineering liaison between customers, sales, and internal engineering teams

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and deliver customer-specific hydraulic and electrohydraulic solutions

Translate customer requirements into technical specifications and conceptual designs

Provide technical support and presentations to customers during product development and implementation phases

Coordinate with global engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure project success

Support product testing, troubleshooting, and field support as needed

Contribute to product development cycles, customer demos, and prototype reviews

Assist in developing documentation such as BOMs, design specifications, and technical manuals

Qualifications

Bachelorâ s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field)

Minimum 2 years of experience in an electrically inclined role

At least 1 year of experience in the automotive industry

Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills

Hands-on understanding of hydraulic systems, components, or mobile machinery is highly desirable