Fluid Power Specialist – Hydraulic, Pneumatic

Applied Industrial Technologies

. Cooperatively create and execute engagement plans with local US Service Center sales teams to identify and engage high-potential accounts in assigned regions .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeColumbia • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fluid power applications, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, while effectively communicating technical solutions and engaging with customers and suppliers. Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and deliver training to enhance customer performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fluid Power ExperienceTechnical Proposal PreparationTechnical Diploma Or Bachelor's DegreeInternational Fluid Power Society CertificationCustomer Interaction Experience

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Hard Skills

Fluid Power ApplicationsTechnical Drawings InterpretationSystem Schematics UnderstandingTechnical Proposal PreparationMechanical Aptitude

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationProblem Solving SkillsTime Management SkillsEffective Negotiating Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeRemote Collaboration ToolsVideo Conferencing

Certifications & Qualifications

International Fluid Power Society Certification

Industry Keywords

Fluid Power SolutionsCustomer EngagementSupplier InteractionTechnical TrainingMarket Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cooperatively create and execute engagement plans with local US Service Center sales teams to identify and engage high-potential accounts in assigned regions
Act as the local technical fluid power expert, facilitating technical supplier interactions with internal sales teams and customers
Confer with customers, supplier representatives, and internal resources to prepare and present fluid power solutions
Review installed solutions, drawings, plans, and customer documents to prepare technical proposals involving products and services
Conduct fluid power training for internal associates and customers
Develop professional working relationships with key supplier resources to specify products and systems that enhance customer performance
Coordinate projects with US Service Center personnel
Assist development of the Fluid Power collaborative knowledge base, including applications, interchanges, case histories, documented value-added activities, market activities, and competitor activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years fluid power experience including practical applications (hydraulic and/or pneumatic)
Strong mechanical aptitude with a desire and passion to learn
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and system schematics
Ability to clearly communicate technical thoughts and solutions to multiple levels
Familiar with MS Office including remote collaboration tools (eg. video conferencing)
Strong written & verbal communication & English grammar skills
Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team
Proven problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, time management skills, sense of urgency and a bias for action
Technical Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree or extensive fluid power application experience
International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Certification
Customer interaction experience (eg. Sales or Customer Service)
Highly developed listening, questioning and effective negotiating skills
Ability and desire to quickly learn and leverage new products, industry trends, processes and systems