Industry Specialist

Industry Specialist

Location:

US Remote

Salary Range: $ to $

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

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Technical Specialists are regionally located technical support personnel tasked with providing end-user customers with best-in-class, hands‑on technical support and specific industry and application knowledge for their focused industries. A successful candidate will have a strong engineering and/or technical sales background along with thorough knowledge of manufacturing and production processes primarily related to Oil & Gas, Pumps, Metals, Mining, & Pulp & Paper, Food, Semiconductor, and other related heavy industries.

The focus area of support is SKF bearings, seals, services, and other offerings. The primary focus will be on accounts in the Louisiana, Arkansas area as well as the Southeast Region of the United States.

• Create and maintain SKF brand loyalty for products and services by leveraging support activities and relationships at key end-users and Authorized Distributors
• Foster and develop relationships with end-users and Authorized Distributors
• Provide product installation assistance and application troubleshooting
• Possess a thorough knowledge of customer manufacturing processes and production equipment, enabling consultative support.
• Develop and deliver internal and external training to maintenance personnel, as well as supporting local Technical Seminars
• Support sales by mapping the use of bearings and seals in critical equipment at specific end-user locations
• Work with local Technical Sales Managers (TSMs) to develop a sales strategy and support tactical growth initiatives and core business retention
• Introduce new product launches to end user base
• On-site failure analysis/inspections
• Supporting projects that create Cost Savings for key end users/distributors
• Support SKF Authorized Distributor partners with technical support/joint calls
• Provide bearing and sealing recommendations as part of the application review process
• Support the SKF full line of products and services(SKF, CR, PEER, Kaydon, Cooper, Reman)
• Approximately 75% travel is required while primarily supporting Louisiana, Arkansas, and the Southeast Region of the United States.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent Engineering degree is highly preferred
• 10+ years of experience in application engineering, technical project work, or maintenance engineering
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability
• High level of process industry knowledge & experience
• Ability to manage time, resources, and budgets to meet organizational goals.
• Basic PC software and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) skills.
• Proven track record of proactive and continuous improvement within the area of responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically
• Condition monitoring and Maintenance strategy knowledge/experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers to capitalize on sales opportunities.
• The candidate will be working from a home office but will potentially spend up to 75% of their time at customer locations involving service contracts.

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

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