Product Application Specialist - Fluid Power
Date: May 20, 2025
Location: Dandenong South, VIC, AU, 3175
Company: Gates Corporation
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:
- Provide technical support to the Gates external Fluid Power customers, internal Customer Service staff and field Sales team
- Make technical recommendations using design manuals and software.
- Assist in writing and issuing technical material, including product training modules and presentations for use of Gates customers.
- Troubleshooting and handling general technical inquiries
- Handle quality issues for the industrial aftermarket, specifically for Fluid Power
- Identify new applications and markets for Gates products and drive product commercialisation process for the industrial aftermarket
- Provide quotations and product information to internal and external customers on made-to-order and non-standard items
- Communicate updated application data and product information to customers, the field sales team, and Customer Service.
Keys to Success
- An excellent ability to listen, understand and deliver on internal/external stakeholder needs and requirements
- Computer skill in Microsoft software essential
- Presentation and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and stay driven & focused
Requirements and Preferred Skills
- At least 2-3 years of technical experience in a similar capacity to this advertised position.
- A formal qualification in Engineering is preferred
- Must have strong mechanical aptitude and an understanding of the principles of fluid power applications
- Knowledge of Industrial Fluid Power Industry is a huge advantage
- Knowledge of quality issue handling and an understanding of price quoting, sales and marketing, and customer service
- Knowledge of safety legislation and contemporary practice
Applicant must already have the proper working right status for full time employment in Australia
WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.