Application Engineering Development Program

What The Timken Company makes possible begins with you.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world-improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

As an application engineer you will analyze customer application requirements and business goals to develop optimized bearing/system solutions. You will be The Timken Companys technical contact assigned to a product line, application type, or market segment.

Application engineers will participate in The Timken Companys technical training program. Our training program is one of the most respected in the industry and prepares you for future success. During this accelerated 6-month program based in North Canton, Ohio, youll be exposed to all aspects of The Timken Company business.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Understand internal and external customer needs by developing analytical models for customers that meet their engineering needs.
• Application modeling by performing studies and analysis covering a broad spectrum of complex bearing applications and assemble comprehensive customer proposals.
• Identification of solutions by selecting bearings and components. Lead new product/process requests and/or new product development projects. Review and ensure the systems surrounding the bearings and mechanical power transmission components will provide top performance.
• Compare all potential solutions for manufacturability, cost profile, and other attributes relevant to the customer. Present solutions to internal and external customers.
• Provide on-going technical assistance to the customer during various product cycle phases; concept design, development, launch and service life. Technical assistance may include travel and ability to present these complex solutions to the customer.

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:

• College graduate (December 2026 - May 2027).
• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Engineering internships/co-ops preferred.
• Leadership experience demonstrated in academic or extra-curricular activities, or during employment.
• Ability to relocate to our Corporate Headquarters in North Canton, Ohio.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.