Junior Application Engineer (m/f/d)

With its five product lines of compact hydraulics Bosch Rexroth Oil Control SpA , with factories in the province of Modena and Reggio Emilia and over 1,300 employees, has been producing and marketing compact hydraulic components for multiple applications for over 40 years, from aerial platforms to cranes, earth-moving machinery, agricultural machinery, industrial applications.

What characterizes Bosch Rexroth Oil Control S.p.A. is the ability to study customized solutions in relation to each specific customer requirement. For this reason, the products of Bosch Rexroth Oil Control S.p.A. they are synonymous with quality and represent a guarantee for the global market.

In industrial hydraulics, Bosch Rexroth is actively shaping the transition from conventional to intelligent and connected hydraulics. This opens up enormous potential for the easy and economical integration of machines and systems into modern industrial environments.

Our R&D department based in Nonantola (MO) is a center of global competence for Compact Hydraulic products.

Our Sales Department is looking for a Junior Application Engineer to join our technical-commercial team.

The ideal candidate is a motivated and curious professional with a technical background and a strong interest in hydraulics and electro-hydraulic systems . The role offers the opportunity to develop technical and commercial skills by supporting customer applications, system design activities, and customized projects in close collaboration with Sales, R&D, and other internal teams.

Responsibilities

System Design & Technical Consultancy: Analyze customer requirements and develop hydraulic solutions tailored to specific machine applications, in collaboration with the Sales and Engineering teams.; Hydraulic Circuit Development: Design hydraulic circuits and integrated electro-hydraulic systems, considering customer requirements and machine architectures.; Simulation & Validation: Perform circuit and system simulations to validate technical solutions and ensure performance before implementation.; R&D Collaboration: Work closely with R&D on new product development, bringing insights from customer applications and market needs.; Technical Troubleshooting: Analyze technical issues related to products and systems, identifying effective solutions in collaboration with internal teams.; Project Management: Manage assigned activities within customized customer projects, including technical documentation, costing, timelines, and project follow-up.; Customer Relationship: Interact with OEM customers on technical topics, understanding their requirements and proposing suitable application solutions.; Market Solution Development: Develop application-specific solutions and technology packages for different market segments in alignment with Sales strategies.; Technical Events & Training: Take part in Customer Tech Days, technical training sessions, exhibitions, and industry events.; Compliance & Quality: Ensure technical activities and solutions comply with company quality standards and applicable requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, Industrial Engineering , or a related technical field.; Knowledge of hydraulics, fluid power systems, or electro-hydraulic applications .; Interest in combining technical expertise with customer-facing and commercial activities .; Good analytical and problem-solving skills.; Proactive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn.; Good communication and teamwork skills.; Fluent in English and Italian (both verbal and written).; Willingness to travel for customer visits, training, and industry events.