Full-Time

Systems Engineer

Industrial Controls

Applied Fluid Power

Applied Fluid Power

1,001-5,000 employees

No salary listed

Asheville, NC, USA

In Person

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
process engineering
AutoCAD
Computer Networking
Requirements
  • Strong background in electrical/electronic engineering, process instrumentation & process engineering
  • Self-Motivated, Self-Driven, and the ability to Self-Manage is crucial
  • High energy, technically competent, and resourceful; Extreme attention to detail
  • Strong Computer skills in the following areas: Microsoft Visual Basic and/or other basic programming software, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or other computer aided design software, Understanding of networks and network structure desired, Programming in multiple programming languages and scripting techniques
  • Basic familiarity of radio-based communications and protocols
  • Strong understanding of industrial controls and process controls including PID Loops and pump control, industrial instrument calibrations, and repairs
  • Analog current loops (4-20mAdc, 1-5Vdc, etc.) and the conversion process between these instrument loops and their PLC counterparts in numeric counts
  • Strong Electrical knowledge and a good understanding of the National Electrical Code
  • Knowledge of required equipment, including hand tools, volt-ohm meters, power tools, and instrument loops, etc.
  • Note: If candidate does not possess all the above functions on hire date, On the Job Training (OJT) will be provided. Learning new functions daily is expected and a requirement for this position. Candidate must be willing to learn and willing to teach others.
Responsibilities
  • Industrial/Commercial Control Systems Engineering service for ISI customers in the local area, relating to their needs in the following areas: SCADA Systems, PLC Programming, CAD Drawings, Industrial Networking, Systems Calibration, and other duties as assigned.
  • Support Instrument Technicians in the field with issues related to interfacing field devices to DCS & SCADA systems, special needs testing, and technical support.
  • Work with other System Engineers to resolve backlog of projects while maintaining excellent relationships with current contract customers.
  • Provide support for other projects within the local service area, and throughout the ISI footprint as needed.
  • Report job activity as well as maintain detailed logs about service calls, parts, and orders.
  • Identify opportunities for upgrades at the customer facility.
  • Use company vehicle to travel to and from job sites while maintaining defensive driving habits that reflect upon the sterling reputation of the company.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (BSEE / BSEET / ASEE with PLC Programing) required; Master’s Degree strongly preferred, namely in Electrical Engineering (MSEE/MSEET). If you do not meet Bachelor's degree requirement, please check our Systems Specialist job opening.
  • 1-3+ years’ experience programming PLCs (Allen Bradley, Automation Direct, MOSCAD, etc.) required; Process/Flow Control experience strongly desired.
  • 1-3+ years’ experience with Computer based HMI software (Wonderware, VTSCADA, Lookout, etc.) required.
  • Strong computer proficiency, namely the ability to operate a variety of electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level.
  • Clean driving record required.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Cleveland, Ohio

Founded

1923

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What believers are saying

  • Power Systems, founded 1966, integrates hydraulic and electronic controls.
  • Serves Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin.
  • Delivers cutting-edge technology with personal touch in fluid power.

What critics are saying

  • Applied Industrial Technologies erodes market share post-2018 acquisition.
  • Website outage on May 16, 2025, disrupts customer access and trust.
  • No active job listings accelerates brain drain to competitors.

What makes Applied Fluid Power unique

  • Applied Fluid Power leads in mobile and stationary machine system design.
  • Offers custom filtration systems, hydraulic hoses, and lube oil systems.
  • Operates headquarters in Cleveland, OH, and Memphis, TN site.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Feb 3rd, 2026
Applied Industrial misses Q4 revenue expectations at $1.16B, cites weak December sales

Applied Industrial reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.16 billion, missing analyst estimates of $1.17 billion, whilst adjusted EBITDA of $140.4 million also fell short of expectations. The company cited seasonally weak December sales and higher-than-anticipated LIFO inventory expense as key factors. Despite the miss, CEO Neil Schrimsher highlighted strong order momentum in engineered solutions, particularly a 20% rise in automation orders driven by both catch-up projects and new customer investments. Operating margin held steady at 10.6% year-on-year. Full-year EPS guidance of $10.60 at midpoint aligned with analyst expectations. Management indicated that whilst most supplier price increases are now implemented, pricing contribution may moderate as prior increases roll off. The company expects expense growth to close the gap with sales as recent acquisitions integrate.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 28th, 2026
Applied Industrial misses Q4 revenue expectations at $1.16B despite 8.4% growth and strong automation orders

Applied Industrial Technologies reported Q4 revenue of $1.16 billion, up 8.4% year-on-year but missing analyst expectations of $1.17 billion. GAAP earnings of $2.51 per share slightly beat consensus estimates of $2.49. The industrial products distributor experienced seasonal weakness in December and higher-than-expected inventory costs. Organic revenue grew just 2.2% year-on-year, missing projections. However, CEO Neil Schrimsher noted strong momentum in engineered solutions, with orders growing over 10% year-on-year—the strongest rate in four years. Automation orders jumped 20%. Management attributed the mixed performance to seasonal softness and inventory timing issues rather than broader market weakness. Full-year EPS guidance of $10.60 remains roughly in line with analyst expectations. The company's market capitalisation stands at $9.89 billion.

Modern Distribution Management (MDM)
Jan 27th, 2026
Applied Acquires Former Motion Target in SoCal; Posts 2Q Results

Applied acquires former motion target in socal; posts 2Q results. AIT added a like distributor with about $20 million in annual revenue, while encouraging financials led to raising the lower end of the company's guidance. Fluid power, power transmission and automation products distributor Applied Industrial Technologies reported its 2026 fiscal second quarter financial results on Jan. 27 for the three months ended Dec. 31, alongside an acquisition in Southern California. On the latter front, AIT said it has acquired Thompson Industrial Supply - a like distributor of industrial bearings, power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, linear motion and lightweight belting products and related service solutions, based in Los Angeles. Thompson operates with a team of more than 40 employees between two locations and serves customers across a range of core verticals including food & beverage, consumer products, pharmaceutical, life sciences and others. Thompson will be integrated into Applied's U.S. Service Center operations and AIT expects it to generate annual sales of about $20 million in its first year of ownership. "We welcome Thompson to Applied as we continue to bolster our local service center position and provide our customers with leading aftermarket support of motion control solutions," AIT President and CEO Neil Schrimsher said in a news release. "Thompson is a nice bolt-on acquisition that will enhance our footprint in an important industrial market. They bring strong technical knowledge and aligned supplier relationships, as well as in-house belting and fabrication capabilities that will strengthen our value-added services and competitive position in the region. We look forward to seeing their capabilities support our collective efforts and value proposition moving forward." Applied's 2Q results. Cleveland-based AIT posted total 2Q sales of $1.163 billion that increased 8.4% year-over-year, powered by a 600-basis-point impact from acquisitions and 20 points from foreign currency. Excluding those factors, organic sales increased 2.2%, reflecting a 2.9% gain in the company's Service Center segment and a 0.5% uptick in Engineered Solutions. Applied said price contributed a nearly 250 bps impact to organic sales growth. The 2Q organic gain was a deceleration from 3.0% in 1Q, but a second straight quarter of low single-digit organic growth after seven straight quarters of between +0.7% to -3.4%. AIT's 2Q gross margin of 30.4% was down 20 bps year-over-year, and up 30 bps from 1Q. EBITDA of $140 million topped the $135 million of a year earlier, and net profit of $95 million improved from $93 million. Applied said that 15 of its top 13 industry verticals grew year-over-year in 2Q26, down one from 1Q. Strongest growth was in metals, aggregates, mining, utilities & energy, machinery, transportation and construction, offset by declines primarily in lumber & wood, chemicals, oil & gas, rubber & plastics and refining. Looking ahead, Applied raised the lower end of its previous guidance, now calling for 5.5%-7.0% annual sales growth in 2026, with 2.5%-4.0% organic growth. That's up from 4-7%/1-4% issued in AIT's 1Q report. Meanwhile, EBITDA margin guidance narrowed to 12.2%-12.4% from 12.2%-12.5%. On MDM's 2025 Top Distributors Lists, Applied ranked No. 7 for Industrial Supplies, No. 11 for MRO, No. 2 for Power Transmission/Bearings, No. 7 for Industrial PVF, No. 1 for Fluid Power and No. 10 for Fasteners.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 27th, 2026
Applied Industrial shares plunge 7.8% as organic revenue growth misses forecasts

Applied Industrial shares fell 7.8% after the company reported fourth-quarter results showing signs of slowing growth. The industrial products distributor posted revenue of $1.16 billion, up 8.4% year-over-year but missing Wall Street's $1.17 billion estimate. Whilst GAAP earnings per share of $2.51 narrowly beat expectations by $0.02, organic revenue grew just 2.2%, missing estimates and signalling weaker underlying demand. Adjusted EBITDA of $140.4 million also fell short of consensus forecasts. Despite full-year profit guidance aligning with analyst projections, investors focused on the revenue miss and sluggish organic growth. Applied Industrial's shares typically have low volatility, with only six moves exceeding 5% over the past year, suggesting markets view this news as particularly significant.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 27th, 2026
Applied Industrial Technologies reports $95.3M Q2 earnings, beats analyst expectations with $2.51 per share

Applied Industrial Technologies reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $95.3 million, or $2.51 per share, surpassing Wall Street expectations of $2.48 per share. However, the Cleveland-based industrial products company's revenue of $1.16 billion fell short of analyst forecasts of $1.17 billion. The company has issued full-year earnings guidance ranging from $10.45 to $10.75 per share. Applied Industrial Technologies' shares have risen almost 10% since the beginning of the year and increased 8% over the past 12 months.