Fluid Power Specialist – Development Program

Applied Industrial Technologies

. Develop hydraulic and pneumatic component, system, and troubleshooting knowledge through training and supervised hands-on problem solving .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, technical consulting, and customer management. Proficient in troubleshooting and communicating technical solutions effectively across various levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Hydraulic Systems KnowledgePneumatic Systems KnowledgeTechnical ConsultingCustomer ManagementTechnical Drawing Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Mechanical AptitudeSystem TroubleshootingTechnical Product ExperienceTechnical WritingTechnical Communication

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationSelf-StarterOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeRemote Collaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

2-Year Technical Degree

Industry Keywords

Fluid PowerCustomer-Facing ExperienceMarket ActivitiesCompetitor ActivitiesValue-Added Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop hydraulic and pneumatic component, system, and troubleshooting knowledge through training and supervised hands-on problem solving
Develop customer presence as a technical consultant and trusted advisor through supervised observational customer visits
Assist development of the Fluid Power collaborative knowledge base, including applications, interchanges, case histories, documented value-added activities, market activities, and competitor activities
Assist with further refinement of the developmental program to increase its effectiveness
Learn hydraulic and pneumatic solutions, system troubleshooting, and basic customer management skills
Shadow current Specialists and answer technical questions and solve real-world issues
Partner with Account Managers as a local technical expert supporting existing and new customers and growing business

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-year technical degree and/or experience working with technical products while working toward 2-year or 4-year degree
General mechanical aptitude
Strong written and verbal communication and English grammar skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to communicate technical thoughts and solutions to multiple levels
Self-starter skills with a sense of urgency, bias for action, and ability to execute remotely
Organizational and time management skills
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Able to relocate for the Fluid Power Specialist role after the Development Program
Internship or related customer-facing work experience preferred
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and system schematics preferred
Familiarity with MS Office and remote collaboration tools preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Development-focused work environment
Training and supervised hands-on problem solving
Virtual/in-person training
Opportunity to shadow current Specialists
Growth opportunities
Potential to fill leadership roles in the future