Engineer - Fluid Power Job Listing at Applied Industrial Technologies in Maryland Heights, MO (Job ID JR104601)

Description

Engineered Sales, Inc. — A Subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies

Engineered Sales, Inc. (ESI), a trusted leader in fluid power and industrial solutions, is seeking an Electrification Engineer.

Position Summary

The Electrification Systems Engineer leads the development and integration of electrical power systems, energy storage systems, power electronics, and control architectures for electrified products. This role collaborates with subsidiary teams to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient electrification solutions that meet performance, cost, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrification architectures and system requirements.
• Define and manage requirements for batteries, electric motors, inverters, chargers, DC-DC converters, and related subsystems.
• Perform system-level modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring architectures, and power distribution systems.
• Support integration of hardware and software components across vehicle or equipment platforms.
• Conduct system verification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Analyze system performance, efficiency, thermal behavior, and safety characteristics.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering teams on component selection and development.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and functional safety requirements.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and production launches.
• Document designs, requirements, test plans, and engineering changes.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in electrification, electric vehicles, power electronics, battery systems, or related technologies.
• Knowledge of:
  • High-voltage electrical systems
  • Battery management systems (BMS)
  • Electric motors and drives
  • Power electronics
  • CAN communication networks
  • Control systems and embedded software
• Experience with system engineering methodologies and requirements management.
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as:
  • CANalyzer
  • AutoCAD Electrical

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with EV, hybrid vehicle, industrial electrification, or energy storage systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262, IEC 61508, UL, SAE, or other relevant standards.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for connected electrical systems.

Key Skills

• Systems engineering
• Electrical power system design
• Problem solving and root-cause analysis
• Technical leadership
• Project management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Data analysis and reporting
• Communication and presentation skills

Typical Work Environment

• Engineering office and laboratory environments.
• Prototype development and testing facilities.
• Manufacturing plants and customer sites as required.
• Occasional travel to suppliers, test facilities, or customer locations.

The Electrification Systems Engineer will develop and integrate advanced electrical powertrain and energy storage systems for next-generation electrified products. This role is responsible for system architecture, requirements management, integration, validation, and continuous improvement of electrification technologies to achieve performance, reliability, and sustainability goals.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.