Sales Applications Engineer - Northwest Region Group: Motion Systems Grp N. America Division: Hydraulic Actuator Division (HAD) Location : USA DES PLAINES IL Job Family : Sales Job Type : Regular Posted : Feb 4, 2026 Job ID : 62778 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved Are you ready to shape a brighter future? In the Motion Systems Group and Hydraulic Actuator Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that lead to a Better Tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference. We have an exciting opening for Applications Engineer The Hydraulic Actuator Division is looking for an Application Engineer. The position will be based out of their home office in the state of Oregon and support the Northwest Region. Responsible for field applications, system design, and customer product development/enhancement. Provides sales, marketing and design direction in support of the Division’s growth initiative. May also manage specific Division key accounts. This position is responsible for driving the strategic growth segments of the Division through innovative product development and exploring adjacent market opportunities. Must effectively interface with all Division departments and Division staff. Works with minimal daily supervision but keeps team leaders and staff informed of project status. Your responsibilities + Large OEM management including communication, pricing, quality reports, engineering support and market pricing. + Conducts market research through trade associations, internet investigation and Corporate services. + Supports field sales and distributors as required to maintain Division’s premier customer service position. + Assists Territory and Regional Manager in adapting current and new products to customer need and satisfaction. + Provides technical expertise on product to close on final sale. + Assists design and manufacturing in the development of new and/or revised product according to customer requirements. + Provides timely reports summarizing findings on a given product, project or territory. + May be required to provide technical training of customers and distributors in Division products. + Develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge of competitive products and their activity in the marketplace and provides reports on a regularly scheduled basis. + Keeps management aware of changes which would affect the distribution of Parker products. + Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies. + Develops customer communication programs and special marketing plans. + Develops and initiates product sales plans relating to pricing, life cycle and forecasting. + Develops strategic sales plans for existing and adjacent market for existing and new innovative products. + Investigates market needs for innovative products and communicates them to Engineering for product development. + Must maintain highest degree of customer service, throughput, and quality and participate in Division Lean activities. Who we are looking for + Bachelor’s degree required, preferred degree in engineering. + 5 - 7 years sales, manufacturing or engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing division. + Advanced technical competence in hydraulics Ideally, you will also have + Understanding of financial statements and analysis. + Excellent with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) + Excellent mechanical comprehensions with the ability to understand, describe or discuss problems of a technical nature. + Technical competence in Fluid Power. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to handle many tasks at a given time and work effectively with others in a team environment. + Self-motivated, creative thinker and change agent What we offer + Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years. + Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within! + Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success. + Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth. + Attractive compensation packages designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry. If you don’t find yourself in all points, apply anyway,because nobody is perfect and you can learn a lot with us! Have we sparked your interest? Then take your future into your own hands as soon as possible - we look forward to getting to know you. Please apply with your complete application documents directly online At Parker, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe included and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference. Would you like to join us? This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient. With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation. Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future. Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond. By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability. As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow. Competitive Compensation + Pay Range: $88000 to $139850 annually + Participation in Sales Incentive Plan Benefit & Retirement PlansParker offers competitive benefit programs, including: + Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. + 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay. + Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay. + Career development and tuition reimbursement. + Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. + Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. + Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays. 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