Careers at Kraft Fluid Systems

Kraft Fluid Systems is a distributor and systems packager of hydraulic, power transmission, and electronic control equipment. We are proud of our history, and our company vision, mission and values are a part of everything we do.

As an employee-owned company, we offer the opportunity to participate in our growth while developing a long-term and rewarding employee/ beneficial owner relationship. We offer highly competitive wages with a comprehensive benefit package.

Accepting resumes for the following positions:

Application Engineer

Employment Type: Full time, salaried experienced professional
Hours of work (per week):  40 + travel (as required)
Location:  Strongsville, OH

Introduction
This position is within our applications engineering department.  The department’s work is focused on mobile equipment’s hydraulic, electronic control, and power transmission systems.  Projects range from the component level through fully integrated system design and sub-system interaction.

• Key Responsibilities
  • Electronic control system design and software application development (utilizing a windows based graphical platform, Sauer-Danfoss Plus +1 Guide)
  • Hydraulic system design and component selection
  • Hydraulic and electrical schematic development in AutoCAD.
  • Provide detailed responses to customer inquiries pertaining to hydraulic or electronic control components or systems. Typically by email or telephone, but also through face to face meetings.
  • Work with a team of applications engineers to support customers, field sales, internal customer service, and internal technicians.
  • Work closely with other members of the application engineering team to review and share product knowledge.
  • Regular communication with field sales team members to develop customer specific hydraulic and or electronic control system solutions.
  • Travel to customer's location for system start up, troubleshooting, and training

Desired Education & Qualifications
B.E./B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Technology

Field Sales Trainee
A college or near college graduate with limited outside sales experience who has the interpersonal and technical skills required for a successful career in field sales. Technical interest and aptitude are a necessity and a technical degree and fluid power experience are preferred for this position. The sales and technical training program would include industry programs and supplier product schools as well as company training in all technical and support departments. The training program requires an initial residence in the Cleveland, Ohio area, with the flexibility for a an alternative territory assignment in our market area. Position is initially compensated by salary, leading to an excellent sales commission program.

Field Sales
Field Sales will develop and maintain business through new and existing accounts. The primary tasks will involve supplying cost effective, innovative solutions to customers in order to increase sales. Territory management duties include: develop product sales plans on OEM target accounts to increase sales; qualification and follow up on sales leads; coordinating with the customer service and accounting departments to assure the highest quality service is provided to customers; keeping computer system updated with current contacts, activity and forecasts; and working with supplier sales force to mutually and successfully obtain business. Continuing sales education, fluid power certification and attending vendor schools will be required.

Customer Service Representative

Excellent communication skills are required to handle incoming customer inquiries. Responsibilities include: providing product information; quote and order entry; order expediting and follow-up.  Prior customer service experience is required.

If you enjoy a fast paced work environment and have strong problem solving and data entry skills, consider joining our Sales Team.

Please forward your resume to:

Kraft Fluid Systems, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
14300 Foltz Parkway
Cleveland, OH 44149