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Senior Application Engineer
Des Moines, IA
Job Description
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
WHAT TO EXPECT
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in Iowa or a surrounding area you will be working remotely on with our engineering customers in the field and helping design products that fit into their applications!
- You'll be working with the Industrial Product Application Engineering team and reporting to the Manager of Application Engineering.
- This is an exciting opportunity for you because you will be working with customers on a variety of product applications like ATV's, skid steer loaders and combines and the list goes on!
- You will help troubleshoot issues that arise with customer products and help design and recommend solutions using Gates products.
- Your work days vary, from being hands-on out in the field working on products with our customers to spending time in the office working on new product applications and solutions.
Key responsibilities (to name a few):
- Providing engineering service to customers and clients in the proper application and selection fluid power (hydraulics) products
- Working cooperatively with North American Field Sales, Product Line Managers, and the Marketing Team to achieve organizational success
- Analyzing application requirements, providing failure analysis, selecting components, and making recommendations to meet system requirements
- Troubleshooting any questions customers pose via phone, email, and in-person. Building strong relationships is crucial to success in this role!
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor's Degree plus 5+ years of progressive engineering experience OR 5-10 years of progressive engineering experience, required.
- Eager to be hands-on working with our customers, engineers, sales, and marketing teams!
- Engineering discipline with a focus on Mechanical and Fluid Power systems, preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to manage customer personalities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal skills - coupled with the ability to maintain and generate product application literature, media, and technical articles.
- Ability to travel to customers, plants and conferences as required (10 to 50%). (This will resume pending current COVID-19 safety regulations)
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize resources and project timelines.
- Fluid Power experience, preferred
- Proficient in Excel
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
PAY & BENEFITS
- Full-Time
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
- Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
- 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to our ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit to learn more.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or any other protected class defined by state or local law.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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