Applications Engineer - Fluid Power & Mechanical

Applications Engineer – Fluid Power & Mechanical Office-Based | Customer-Facing Technical Role

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Join Adams and Help Solve Real Engineering ChallengesAdams is seeking an Applications Engineer – Fluid Power & Mechanical to serve as a technical resource for our customers, sales team, and supplier partners.
This role combines applications engineering, technical sales support, product management, and customer problem solving. You'll work directly with manufacturers, OEM machine builders, and our sales team to develop solutions, troubleshoot applications, and support strategic growth initiatives across our mechanical and fluid power product portfolio.
If you enjoy solving engineering challenges, working directly with customers, and becoming the go-to expert in your field, we'd like to talk.What You'll Do
Applications Engineering & Customer SupportSupport customers with application development, troubleshooting, and system optimizationAssist with component selection, sizing, and solution developmentConduct customer site visits as needed to support troubleshooting, startup, and project executionDevelop technical recommendations and application solutionsSupport both manufacturing facilities and OEM machine builders
Sales Support & Opportunity DevelopmentServe as the primary technical resource for Adams' outside sales teamParticipate in customer discovery meetings and technical reviewsSupport proposal development and solution designHelp identify opportunities for expanded solutions and engineered systemsProvide product and application training to internal teams
Product Management & Supplier DevelopmentAct as the technical champion for key supplier partners including:MAC ValvesPHDIMIPiab80/20
Responsibilities include:Developing deep product and application expertiseSupporting product growth initiativesParticipating in supplier training and development programsMonitoring industry trends and emerging technologiesAssisting with strategic planning and supplier relationships
Project & Sales ReviewsParticipate in project review and sales review meetingsProvide technical guidance on strategic opportunitiesEvaluate application fit, technical risk, and solution recommendationsCollaborate with sales, engineering, suppliers, and leadership teams
Technologies You'll SupportFluid Power & PneumaticsPneumatic valves and manifoldsAir preparation systemsPneumatic actuators and cylindersVacuum systemsFluid power assembliesMechanical AutomationEnd-of-arm tooling (EOAT)Vacuum handling solutionsMechanical and Electric motion systemsAluminum framing and machine structures
What Makes This Role UniqueUnlike traditional applications engineering positions, this role offers the opportunity to:Work directly with both manufacturing facilities and OEM machine buildersSupport solutions ranging from individual components to complete engineered systemsInfluence projects from concept through implementationCollaborate closely with both sales and engineering teamsDevelop expertise across multiple industry-leading product lines
What We're Looking ForMechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related technical backgroundExperience with fluid power, pneumatics, machine design, automation, or related technologiesStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsAbility to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematicsExcellent communication and presentation abilitiesComfortable working directly with customers and cross-functional teams
Preferred Experience3+ years of experience in applications engineering, machine design, fluid power, automation, or related fieldsExperience supporting manufacturing and OEM customersExperience with pneumatic systems, vacuum applications, or mechanical automationFamiliarity with products from MAC, PHD, 80/20, Piab, IMI, or similar suppliers
Why AdamsAt Adams, we help customers implement solutions in industrial automation, vision inspection, motion control, fluid power, robotics, and reliability technologies. xzbcwsv Our team is built around solving customer problems, continuous learning, and helping each other succeed.If you're looking for a role where you can combine engineering expertise, customer interaction, and technical leadership, we'd love to hear from you.