Fluid Power Specialist Development Program

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of hydraulic & pneumatic component, system and troubleshooting knowledge through training and supervised hands-on problem solving
• Development of customer presence as a technical consultant / trusted advisor through supervised observational visits to customers.
• Aid in the development of the Fluid Power collaborative knowledge base including applications, interchanges, case histories, Documented Value Added activities, market activities and competitor activities
• Aid in the further refinement of the developmental program to increase effectiveness for those to follow

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 2-year technical degree or experience working with technical products
• General mechanical aptitude (mechanical experience a plus)
• Strong written & verbal communication & English grammar skills
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to clearly communicate technical thoughts and solutions to multiple levels
• Demonstrated self-starter skills with a sense of urgency, a bias for action and ability to execute remotely
• Organizational skills and time management skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

PREFERRED

• Internship or related work experience in a customer facing role (eg. Sales or Customer Service) especially those with an exposure to hydraulic and/or pneumatic components
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and system schematics
• Familiar with MS Office including remote collaboration tools (eg. video conferencing)

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

• A desire and passion to learn & grow skills
• Highly developed listening and questioning skills
• Ability and desire to understand new products, industry trends, processes and systems
• Strong desire to build a career that focuses on value added problem solving
• Results oriented, attention to detail, and good time management skills
• Potential to fill leadership roles in the future