At FUCHS, we believe in empowering people to grow, innovate, and thrive. Our culture is built on trust, respect, integrity, and creativity, and we back it up with real opportunities for development, a strong work/life balance, and the freedom to make an impact.
What you'll do
As an Application Engineer at FUCHS, you will play a critical role in bridging technical expertise with commercial strategy. Your key responsibilities include:
- Serve as the primary technical liaison between commercial teams and R&D to drive new product development and optimize existing portfolios.
- Support strategic growth initiatives for aerospace, semiconductor, and related industry segments.
- Provide expert technical guidance on grease and fluid lubricants for targeted industries.
- Collaborate with customers to identify new business opportunities and deliver tailored solutions.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
- Champion FUCHS' culture of innovation, delivering comprehensive lubrication solutions to meet market needs.
- Develop proposals and technical recommendations for new products and applications based on market insights.
- Navigate approval processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Partner with product managers to support lifecycle management, product approvals, and training initiatives.
- Lead customer field trials and technical projects, including coordination, analysis, and reporting.
- Engage cross-functional teams (sales, key account management, business development) to ensure successful project execution and knowledge sharing.
- Represent FUCHS at trade organizations and industry events, strengthening our market presence.
- Contribute to global and regional technical communities, sharing expertise and best practices.
- Develop and utilize training materials, product guides, case studies, and marketing collateral to support internal and external stakeholders.
- Act as a collaborative team member within the product management and application engineering group.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business or Science related backgrounds.
- 3+ years of either business, engineering, or sales experience.
- Strong knowledge of lubrication, engineering, or aerospace industry.
- Open to travel (10-20%).
- Comfortable working in a hybrid work setting (remote and onsite).
Why this matters
As an Application Engineer at FUCHS, you will have the opportunity to drive operational excellence and lead with purpose. You will be part of a team that values leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
