Application Engineer (m/w/d) - Rail

Duesseldorf

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A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Support Rail Engineering tactics and front-end business goals by translating customer needs into innovative applications for Timken bearings and related products, combining strong engineering fundamentals, application expertise, and customer insight to deliver value-added solutions and share knowledge across the organization

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Analysis & Engineering Support

• Perform advanced bearing analysis using proprietary Timken software and other engineering tools.
• Conduct calculations beyond standard software capabilities, including adjusted L10 life, system analysis, and internal geometry design.
• Define bearing specifications, recommend seal and lubricant solutions, and review customer selections.
• Provide engineering and technical support to field sales and internal teams

Customer Engagement & Application Development

• Translate customer needs into bearing solutions aligned with Timken’s business goals.
• Present technical information to customers to influence buying decisions and add value.
• Support selected customers directly as an application engineer

Innovation, Product Development & Risk Management

• Identify opportunities to expand Timken’s product and service lines or enter new markets.
• Submit ideas for product improvements.
• Participate in the development and testing of new analysis tools and software.
• Conduct industry and technology research, identify trends, and share insights with New Business Development and managemen

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or Technology with experience in rail industry
• Demonstrated critical thinking & analysis, as well as problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence across the matrix organization and drive alignment.
• Project management and problem-solving expertise.
• fluent German - Professional English and as a plus good knowledge in French

OTHER INFORMATION

• Working location: Düsseldorf Office
• Induction training (around 3 months) in France (Colmar office)
• Willingness to travel for work

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 5x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 14x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
  
• A culture of top performance
  
• A global, diverse environment
  
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  
• A conviction to improve communities around us
  
• Competitive salary and benefits