Application Engineer

What Timken makes possible begins with you. 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 Off‑highway 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. 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. 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 management. Skills / Competencies Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or Technology with experience in aeronautics. 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. Language skills: French – Professional English and ideally good knowledge in German. Other information / contract type Permanent position (CDI), based on a 218‑day annual working time package. Working commuting: Europe. Induction training (around 3 months) in France (Colmar office). Quarterly meeting in France (Colmar office). All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law. 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 Products that contribute to a sustainable world A conviction to improve communities around us Competitive salary and benefits Not Ready To Apply? Stay connected by joining our network and we’ll keep you informed about upcoming events and opportunities that match your interests. #J-18808-Ljbffr