Field Applications Engineer

Summary: The Field Applications Engineer partners with customers, sales teams, engineering, and manufacturing to develop technical solutions for fluid power and mobile equipment applications. This role serves as a technical resource supporting customer application development, troubleshooting, product integration, and wire harness/system design.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical capability with customer-facing communication skills and enjoys solving complex application challenges in a fast-paced industrial environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a technical resource for customers, OEMs, distribution partners, and the sales team regarding product applications, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Support customer application development by recommending and implementing Cattron solutions for new and existing applications.
• Assist customers with technical issues, product troubleshooting, testing, and field support activities.
• Design wiring diagrams and wire harnesses for customer-specific applications.
• Develop application drawings, layouts, and technical documentation to support customer projects and manufacturing requirements.
• Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and onsite support activities to ensure the successful implementation of solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, operations, and manufacturing to meet customer expectations, project timelines, and quality standards.
• Build and test prototype assemblies, wire harnesses, and control panels in support of customer applications and new product development.
• Support product validation, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage multiple customer projects simultaneously while maintaining responsiveness and strong communication.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to customer applications, drawings, specifications, and project changes.
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, products, and competitive solutions within the fluid power and industrial controls markets.
• Travel to customer locations, trade shows, and company facilities as needed.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with CAD and electrical design software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical, Altium, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, controls, and wire harness design.
• Experience with industrial equipment, mobile equipment, fluid power systems, or electro-mechanical applications preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and product development environments preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
• 3–7 years of experience in applications engineering, field engineering, technical support, design engineering, or a similar customer-facing technical role.
• Equivalent combinations of education and practical industry experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting OEM customers.
• Knowledge of mobile equipment or off-highway vehicle applications.
• Experience with CANbus/J1939 communication systems is a plus.
• Experience in engine-driven equipment, industrial controls, or automation industries preferred.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Cattron does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship, or other categories protected by federal, state, or local laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability