Application Engineer - Agriculture

About the role

The Application Engineer at SKF will work closely with a team of engineers to understand, design, and propose SKF/PEER product solutions for agriculture machinery such as tractors, combines, balers, and other equipment. They will promote SKF's know-how and value proposition in line with corporate and sales strategy, collaborating with Sales and Customer Service as part of the responsible Account Team.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge and training in mechanical engineering to contribute to the development and implementation of customized or application-specific offers, and work with customers on new development projects in Agriculture/Off-Highway industries.
• Create and analyze design-related to bearings/housings using CAE tools for 3D modeling and FEA.
• Perform engineering calculations and run system analysis using bearing life software like ROMAX, MESYS, MASTA, KissSoft or SimPro (SKF in-house).
• Work with sales, business development, quality, product development, and demand chain to drive all engineering aspects from technical proposal to final production and ensure they meet quality, cost, and performance standards for the target application.
• Collaborate with design and product engineering teams to facilitate DFMEA and discuss findings with customers on a specific project or product line.
• Analyze testing methodologies and functionalities of the company's product designs and recommend changes to improve performance and cost efficiencies.
• Conduct damage analysis and root cause evaluation on warranty or product development returns and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives using DFMEA process.
• Be the technical specialist/resource within the Industrial Sales Unit for SKF products and technologies, through relationships with global subject experts.
• Develop frameworks for proper project management to gate, track, and prioritize projects.
• Participate and contribute to internal and external trainings, assist with the development of training material.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or comparable degree)
• 1+ years of design/application experience in an industrial environment – agriculture machinery, power train applications, or rotating equipment, working with customers and designing mechanical systems
• Knowledge of bearings, transmission products, or seals is beneficial
• Experience/background in Agriculture or off-highway/construction industries is a plus
• Strong mechanical hands-on and technical aptitude
• Proven proficiency and capabilities with 3D solid modeling software
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage projects with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Track record of proactive and continuous improvement within area of responsibility
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Outcome-oriented, critical thinker capable of prioritizing to achieve results
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States

Qualifications

• Up to 30% travel as needed