
Application Engineer
- Rosemont, IL
- $102,398-139,843 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
- Minimum five (5) years of engineering and product design.
- Prior experience with aluminum or metals industries preferred.
- Design experience, proficiency in 3D modelling software (Solidworks preferred) required.
- FEA and metallurgical experience preferred.
- Customer facing sales engineering experience or commercial training is desirable.
- Strong background in metals (aluminum preferred) and fabrication processes with design experience.
- Ability to quickly analyze technical challenges, develop functional solutions, and clearly communicate them to customers.
- Proven ability to manage relationships with customers and specific projects across disciplines and markets while executing successful hand-offs to sales and operations.
- Maintain records of specific improvement ideas for reporting while tracking and providing status updates for assigned metrics.
- Provide technical design support and guidance to customers in the general marketplace.
- Actively participate in customers' technical reviews and development projects.
- Support launch of future programs through technical expertise and program management.
- Identify, analyze, and help implement new technology and product improvements through program lifecycles.
- Simplify, standardize, and improve the manufacturability of customers current and new products.
- Function as a liaison between customer's and Hydro's operational/commercial teams.
- Coordinate and/or lead meetings and reporting for assigned projects.
- 50% travel required.
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions.Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter.to explore our world and the heart of our operations.Posted on: Aug 20, 2025Location:Rosemont, IL, US, 60018Department: Auto_Inside Sales_EngineeringBusiness Area: Hydro Extrusions(EXSO)Legal Entity: Hydro Extrusion USA LLCJob Type: Permanent