Lead Industrial Application Engineer

Job overview

The Lead Industrial Application Engineer role is onsite in New Berlin, WI, with annual compensation of $88,000–$110,000. The role supports industrial hydraulic system projects, working with customers, sales teams, and engineering groups. The engineer leads complex project planning and technical delivery, from application evaluation and system architecture through design review and field issue resolution. This work helps align engineering output with project requirements, quality standards, and business priorities.

What you'll do

• Lead technical evaluations during presales and project scoping
• define hydraulic system architecture
• develop technical proposals
• clarify specifications with customers and sales teams
• set engineering standards and lead design reviews
• evaluate prototype and test results
• oversee commissioning plans and validation documentation
• resolve escalated field issues
• track project milestones, risks, KPIs, and resources
• report to stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead industrial application engineer

new berlin wi

industrial hydraulics

hydraulic systems

project leadership

system architecture

autocad

solidworks

design reviews

field support

up to 15% travel

$88k–$110k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and hydraulic simulation tools. Travel requirement is up to 15%.

About the employer

FLUID SYSTEM COMPONENTS INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Industrial Valve Manufacturing. Sector: 33.