Bosch Group: Applications Engineer, Sr. — Lincolnshire, IL, United States

About Bosch Group

Bosch's India activities span mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology. Its employer description identifies engineering development, manufacturing and commercial operations within that range. The group operates through multiple Indian businesses, including activities in automotive systems, software and engineering, industrial technology and home appliances. This makes Bosch a collection of related technology businesses rather than a single product operation, with different entities serving different industrial and consumer applications.

The position and its setting

Bosch Group lists Applications Engineer, Sr. in Lincolnshire, IL, United States, under reference REF294214I. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Contract type: Unlimited
• Legal Entity: Bosch Rexroth Corporation
• Brands: Rexroth

Responsibilities and work described

• The Senior Applications Engineer serves as a technical leader and trusted advisor to customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders in developing hydraulic solutions that meet complex application requirements
• This role is responsible for evaluating customer needs, selecting and integrating appropriate products, designing hydraulic systems and integrated circuits, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing engineering support throughout the product lifecycle
• Leveraging advanced technical expertise and industry experience, the Senior Applications Engineer leads complex customer application projects, provides technical guidance, and supports the development of engineering best practices
• This individual plays a key role in mentoring, training, and assisting junior engineers in the evaluation, design, and support of customer applications while serving as a subject matter expert for hydraulic systems and products
• The following reflects management's definition of the essential functions of this position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned
• Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as business needs require
• Partner with customers to understand application requirements, operating conditions, and performance objectives
• Review: system requirements and recommend hydraulic products and solutions that meet technical and commercial objectives
• Design: and develop custom Hydraulic Integrated Circuits (HICs) and system solutions based on customer specifications
• Create and interpret hydraulic schematics, layouts, and supporting technical documentation
• Leadership: technically complex customer applications from concept through implementation and validation
• Delivery: hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for customers, distributors, field personnel, and internal teams
• Research / execution: testing, analyze performance data, and prepare engineering reports and recommendations
• Support: product integration, validation, and application testing activities
• Collaboration: cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Sales teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively to customers, sales managers, and engineering teams

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in hydraulics, fluid power, mobile equipment, industrial equipment, or related technical applications
• Demonstrated experience leading complex customer applications and providing technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding: hydraulic systems, hydraulic symbols, and the ability to read, interpret, and develop hydraulic schematics
• Experience designing Hydraulic Integrated Circuits (HICs) and application-specific hydraulic solutions
• Experience performing engineering analysis and documenting findings through technical reports and presentations
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues independently
• Analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively influence customers and cross-functional teams
• Ability to mentor, coach, and support the development of less-experienced engineers
• Work independently while leading technical initiatives in a collaborative team environment
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:
• Sit, stand, walk, and use hands to operate office and testing equipment
• Occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds without assistance
• Travel to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and testing locations as needed
• Work Environment
• This position operates in a combination of office, laboratory, manufacturing, and customer field environments
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, varying temperatures, and moderate to loud noise levels during testing or customer support activities

Education and qualification routes

• Degree / qualification: Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Experience: mobile and/or industrial hydraulic systems
• Experience: electro-hydraulic controls, PLCs, sensors, and automation technologies
• Experience supporting OEM customers and field applications
• Familiarity: data acquisition systems, testing methodologies, and root-cause analysis techniques
• Key Competencies
• Technical Leadership
• Hydraulic Systems Expertise
• Customer Focus
• Advanced Problem Solving
• Engineering Analysis
• Project Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Location, schedule and contract conditions

For this overseas or regional listing, confirm work authorisation and any location restrictions with the employer. The location does not establish visa sponsorship or permission to work remotely from India.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally, as required
• Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Lincolnshire, IL, United States

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Bosch Group

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Relevant skills

• manufacturing
• sales
• training
• technical documentation
• stakeholder management
• hydrology
• root-cause analysis
• problem resolution
• electrical engineering
• mechanical engineering