Fluid Power Specialist Development Program

As the world's largest fluid power distributor, Applied Industrial Technologies and the Applied Fluid Power network of companies provide dedicated fluid power support and custom designed solutions that meet customer performance goals and keep industry running. Additionally, Applied Industrial Technologies and the Applied Fluid Power network of companies has one of the largest teams of Certified Fluid Power Specialists, Certified Electronic Control Specialists and Certified Fluid Power Mechanics to assist with problem solving, system building, troubleshooting, and other custom requirements. A Hydraulic/Pneumatic Specialist Trainee at Applied Industrial Technologies develops their knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic solutions, troubleshooting systems and basic customer management skills in order to step into a Fluid Power Specialist role defining and offering technical solutions to customers. They spend the majority of their time in virtual/in-person training, shadowing current Specialists and working behind the scenes to answer technical questions and solve real-world issues. In doing so they learn to be a business development partner with Applied's customer facing team of Account Managers located in our US Service Centers playing the role of local, technical expert building relationships with existing and new customers throughout their assigned territory and growing our business. This key role will ultimately have a direct impact on our customers' and Applied Industrial Technologies' business results. Work for a corporation that believes in developing its people. Applied employees believe in the company and love the environment. Individual contributors with fresh ideas and passion for excellence are encouraged and rewarded. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES * Development of hydraulic & pneumatic component, system and troubleshooting knowledge through training and supervised hands-on problem solving * Development of customer presence as a technical consultant / trusted advisor through supervised observational visits to customers. * Assist development of the Fluid Power collaborative knowledge base including applications, interchanges, case histories, Documented Value Added activities, market activities and competitor activities * Assist further refinement of the developmental program to increase effectiveness for those to follow POSITION REQUIREMENTS * 2-year technical degree and/or experience working with technical products while working toward 2-year or 4-year degree * General mechanical aptitude (mechanical experience a plus) * Strong written & verbal communication & English grammar skills * Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team * Ability to clearly communicate technical thoughts and solutions to multiple levels * Demonstrated self-starter skills with a sense of urgency, a bias for action and ability to execute remotely * Organizational skills and time management skills * Valid driver's license and clean driving record * Able to relocate for the Fluid Power Specialist role post Development Program Preferred: * Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role (eg. Sales or Customer Service) especially those with an exposure to hydraulic and/or pneumatic components * Ability to read and understand technical drawings and system schematics * Familiar with MS Office including remote collaboration tools (eg. video conferencing) DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS * A desire and passion to learn & grow skills * Highly developed listening and questioning skills * Ability and desire to understand new products, industry trends, processes and