Application Engineer I

Application Engineer (m/w/d)– Rail 

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Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

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 RESPONSABILITIE

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: Rail Düsseldorf office : Mainly Germany + Europ
• Induction training (around 3 months) in France (Colmar office
• Willingness to travel for work 

Interested?

Then we look forward to receiving your application documents, stating a possible starting date and your salary expectations.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email:

phone: +49 (0) 211 91746-210 | email: ina.daubenbuechel@timken.com