What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Engineer position at GCC?
GCC is looking for candidates who wants to take the next step in their technical career as an Application Engineer with our 100% employee owned company. GCC has offices in Tampa, Seattle and Portland - providing motion control solutions for hydraulic, pneumatic and electrically powered applications. Our northwest division specializes in hydraulic solutions for the aerospace, machine tool, forestry and marine industries. Our team is growing, and we are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company – every employee has skin in the game.
As an Application Engineer , you will play a critical role in supporting sales and engineering teams through your technical expertise. You will collaborate closely with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to deliver tailored solutions for Fluid Power or Industrial / Mobile Automation applications. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact.
Responsibilities :
- Hydraulic Systems Design : Develop, design, and optimize hydraulic circuits to meet customer-specific requirements.
- Control System Implementation : Design, install, and implement control systems, including electric and hydraulic motors, pumps, sensors, and hardware that interface with PLCs and HMIs.
- Electric and Hybrid Systems : Configure and apply electric and hybrid electric drivetrain systems for off-highway, marine, and other applications.
- Power Systems Integration : Select, apply, and configure hydraulic and power generation systems to integrate with electric and hybrid drivetrains.
- Project Support : Provide accurate quotations, timelines, and project estimates for sales teams to deliver to customers.
- Manufacturing Partner Collaboration : Build relationships with key manufacturer partners to enhance product understanding and develop modifications to meet customer technology needs.
- Technical Support : Solve technical problems for systems in the field and support new customer projects through start-up and commissioning.
- Training and Development : Organize, coordinate, and conduct electrification training sessions for account managers and sales teams.
- Customer Engagement : Serve as a technical sales asset by joining account managers on customer visits and developing relationships with customers, manufacturer partners, and consultants.
- Project Coordination : Assist in project management tasks such as procurement, shipping, inventory management, and record-keeping to ensure timely delivery.
- ISO 9001 Compliance : Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program, conforming to ISO 9001 requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education & Training :
Experience
Knowledge & Skills
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit GCC offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is participation in the employee stock ownership plan.
What is an ESOP?
ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own rights in the stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.
