Company Description

HydraForce, operating from our purpose-built facility in Birmingham, UK, is a global designer and manufacturer of motion control systems and the world’s leading manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves and custom hydraulic integrated circuits, as well as electronic controls for a variety of off-highway industries
Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce bring together two world-class leaders in hydraulic motion control. By combining our strengths, we've broadened our hydraulics offering to deliver the world's highest quality hydraulic control solutions to more OEMs across the globe. Together, we are expanding the possibilities of hydraulic control technology to provide innovative and reliable solutions.

Job Description

To provide applications support and solutions to customers and colleagues to meet customer requirements for electronic/ electro-hydraulic systems, including the provision of comprehensive technical advice and expertise to internal and external stakeholders, liaising with field based Sales personnel and internal departments to ensure the effective provision of information and advice to meet customer needs

Review, advise and process system requests (including those for new/modified products) from the fieldProvide product and systems recommendations on a timely basis in accordance with customer needs and requirementsProvide field support when required for the installation of systems and componentsAssist customer in hands-on trouble shooting when required to identify and resolve issuesIntegrate electro-hydraulic control systems with OEM specific electronic architectureCoordinate with colleagues and customers to participate in multi-national projects as requiredLiaise with Regional Sales Mangers, Applications Engineers, Customers and other personnel to report activities and progressWork with RSMs, Applications Engineers, customers and other relevant personnel to coordinate projects to meet customer requirementsCreate market surveys for special markets, applications or products, providing feedback and recommendations based on gathered dataDevelop strategies to access or penetrate dedicated markets, to support sales and application team or distribution networkLiaise with UK and US colleagues where required in the further development of personal expertise and knowledgeTrain internal and external sales people/ distributors in using/ bringing new solutions to market and support sales at customers to initiate new (electronic) projects, if requiredProvide support at exhibitions where required

QualificationsEducated to degree level in mechanical engineering or similar disciplineDemonstrable experience in a similar roleProven experience in application of hydraulic & electronic systems in the mobile equipment marketGood technical ability in hydraulic valves and systemsGood working knowledge of electronics and field bus systems essential with the ability to develop further in this areaComputer literate, with sound knowledge of Microsoft packages and experienced in use of MRP systems.

Additional Information

Why Bosch Rexroth?

We offer a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks.  Flexible work-time options, benefits and services, employee discounts, various sports and health opportunities, on-site parking, room for creativity.

You will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants would not be provided with a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.