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Applications Engineer

Location : SALT LAKE CITY, UT, United States

Job Family : Sales

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Sep 15, 2025

Job ID : 59644

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The Parker Engineered Polymer Systems Division is seeking an articulate, personable, enthusiastic, and organized engineer to become an applications expert for our hydraulic and rotary seals. The engineer will recommend sealing solutions for customers in Automotive, Fluid Power, Aerospace, Oil and Gas applications.

Our Applications Engineers strive to become experts in technical knowledge in target markets including application parameters, specifications, industry regulations and emerging technologies. Work will include project management, product recommendations, assisting with new product development and customer communications. This position works closely with Marketing, Product Engineering, Field Sales and customers.

Position Overview

+ Provide technical expertise and assistance to win new business opportunities

+ Develop expertise in key product technologies.

+ Participate in trade associations and present papers at technical conferences. Develop industry network

+ Assist in the development of new and/or modified products according to customer requirements

+ Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of competitive products and their activity in the marketplace

+ Provide project management leadership for key growth programs

+ Assist in the development of marketing collateral (blogs, success stories, training presentations, graphics, videos, and test reports)

+ Take ownership of product/technical training material for Parker products (onsite, virtual events, and webinars)

+ Rapid response to customer inquiries

+ Generate part drawings

+ Support online chat

+ Answer daily incoming requests for application reviews in a timely manner

+ Support Market Managers in market research initiatives

Qualifications

+ BS in Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)

+ Excellent mechanical comprehension with the ability to understand, describe or discuss problems of a technical nature.

+ Technical competence in powertrain and fluid power applications (hydraulics, pneumatics, electro-mechanical systems) is a plus

+ Demonstrated ability to successfully complete projects and work in a team environment

+ Proficient in design software such as Inventor. 3D modeling a plus

+ Excellent oral, written and presentation skills

+ Enjoy working in fast paced environment, ability to work several projects in multiple stages of completion

+ 3-5 years of technical sales, manufacturing, or engineering experience

+ Experience creating 2D drawings and 3D CAD

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)