• Application Engineer

    BoschPleasanton, CA 94588

    Job #2693324444

  • Company Description

    Our technologies ensure efficient, powerful and safe movement in machines and systems of any size. We inspire our customers with intelligent components, tailored system solutions, and services - from fully connected applications to the factory of the future. Bosch Rexroth is dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation and technology. We are looking for associates who will take on our customers' challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found and who will thrive in a face-paced, collaborative and exciting environment.

    Why work with Bosch Rexroth?

    • Challenging Projects : We are driven by innovation and being at the cutting edge of everything that we do. At Bosch Rexroth every day is different and your time will be filled with interesting and exciting projects.

    • Amazing Colleagues: Our people make us who we are, and we are very proud of our diverse and skilled global team. Having a supportive and encouraging team around you can make all the difference.

    • Learning and Development: We want you to reach your fullest potential, for both yourself and for Bosch Rexroth. That's why we actively promote growth and development.

    • Change the World: We want to give you the opportunity to not only drive your career forward but also to change the world. The work we do at Bosch Rexroth can make a big difference to the world around you.

    • Social & Value-Driven: We have a tradition of assuming social responsibility in all that we do. Our success, and our roadmap for the future, is based on our lived values. This covers everything, from community to the environment, to being a social employer.

    • Flexibility & Freedom: We strive to give you a balance between your work and home life, as well as the freedom to drive your career forward.

    • International Opportunities: We are a truly global, fully networked company, with locations in more than 80 countries all over the world.

    Join us and help set the world in motion!

    Job Description

    The Applications Engineer ensures Bosch Rexroth products are applied correctly to meet the customer's requirements/specifications, which includes completing a technical analysis of machine and application requirements. This position is also a technical liaison between customers and other departments; including training and support to end users. This position will be both mechanically, and electrically focused. It will be mechanically focused on the Bosch Rexroth Assembly, and Linear technology product portfolio, and will be electrically focused on the Bosch Rexroth Electric Drives and Controls technology portfolio. This position also requires a wide variety of engineering and hands on skills to complete in-house prototype and R&D project builds.

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    This engineering role will also cross over into all divisions of Bosch Rexroth products and services.

    The Application Engineer will travel overnight (up to 25%) to customer locations, other Bosch locations and trade fairs. In addition, this candidate must demonstrate the ability to make decisions on short notice which may have an effect on sales success, and exercise tact and diplomacy in communicating effectively with customers, executives, colleagues and employees. The position will be required to prioritize and handle several projects and tasks simultaneously.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Technical liaison between customers and other division departments as well as supporting local sales efforts

    • Provide technical support to Western region

    • Review customer applications, develop solutions and communicate those unique selling points both internally and externally

    • Provide start up assistance at the customer location from time to time.

    • Work with other departments to provide integration of Bosch Rexroth products

    • Conduct product training for representatives and customers

    Qualifications

    Basic Qualifications

    • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering

    • Experience in CAD systems: CREO and or Solidworks is a plus

    • Understanding of motion controls as related to electrical and/or mechanical machinery

    • Strong communication skills

    • Willingness to travel

    Additional Information

    BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

    FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)

    AWIM (A World In Motion)

    By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.