Hydraulic Engineer

Description

• Maintain cleanliness in designated workspace by practicing 6S principles to reduce safety risks.
• Collaborate as a member of cross-functional project teams from concept to testing, and ultimately to production.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
• Work toward identifying commonality in design to assist with manufacturing standardization.
• Drive Motors: Selecting appropriate hydraulic motor types (e.g., fixed-displacement, variable-displacement, axial piston, bent-axis) for propulsion and machine work functions.
• Assist peers with workloads as needed for total project completion by management expectations or production deadlines.
• Selection and design of vibratory systems
• Develop design concepts to meet cost objectives and, interface with vendors and suppliers to locate and approve components.
• Drive continuous improvement in hydraulic system efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and robustness.
• Ensure all hydraulic components and documents adhere to established engineering and industry standards (e.g., ISO, ANSI/NFPA).
• Design and select all related fluid conveyance components, including sizing and routing high-pressure hydraulic hoses and specifying appropriate hydraulic fittings (e.g., JIC, ORFS, flange connections).
• Develop standard work templates and revision control processes.
• Generate and maintain detailed, accurate hydraulic schematics and Bills of Material.
• Participate and contribute to product design meetings including product specifications, material selection, 3D CAD models, and detailed 2D drawings.
• Initiate and execute the Product Design and Development (PDD) process to ensure product definitions and specifications are met by all stakeholders.
• Provide timely response to Root Cause Analysis and Corrective action requests related to design issues and/or warranty problems to support the engineering solution applied in the field.
• Administer design history and practice proper engineering document control processes to ensure drawings are up to date.
• Valve and Manifolds: Specifying types such as proportional directional control valves, counterbalance valves, cartridge valves, logic elements, and sectional spool valves for optimal system control. Concepting, review, and approval of hydraulic manifolds.
• Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships by engaging with various personalities including customers, vendors, co-workers, and management while working both individually and as part of a team.
• Ancillary Equipment: Selecting gearboxes, pump drives, power units, and custom manifolds.
• Pumps: Specifying piston, gear, and vane type pumps typically used in mobile paving applications.
• Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
• Hydraulic Cylinders: Responsible for the selection and application of hydraulic cylinders, specifying appropriate seals, wipers, glands, rod coatings, and bearings to maximize durability and performance in harsh, debris-prone environments.
• Conduct design for manufacture assessments involving manufacturing expertise to ensure that final design will support lean manufacturing principles, build quantity, cost, and performance requirements.
• Specify and optimize hydraulic system accessories, including reservoir (tank) design, breathers, filters, and fluid cleanliness protocols.
• Create accurate and optimized hydraulic system designs and project specifications.

Requirements

• Flexible and adaptable in prioritizing workloads, coping with pressure, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations.
• Customer-oriented, with the ability to represent engineering ideas, and designs to non-technical audiences.
• A bachelor’s degree required in, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related field or equivalent and/or combination of training and experience.
• Proficient in promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
• Certification highly desired but not required: Fluid Power Engineer Certification (CFPE) from the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS).
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a creative thinker, results-oriented, analytical mindset, and a focused problem-solver.
• Proven ability to influence, lead teams, and drive change.
• Demonstrate technical and written skills via generating and filing reports of design analyses for future reference and demonstrate interpersonal skills via preparing and presenting findings.
• Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with engineering, sales, and production requirements.
• Must be able to take on more complex and advanced engineering projects while balancing project management responsibilities.
• Ability to attract and retain engineering talent.
• Proven results with creation and maintenance of engineering design standards and drawing standards.
• Proficient in a combination of the following software packages, or equivalent: MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook), Oracle PIM, Solidworks
• Extensive cross functional team experience including technical and non-technical work.
• 2+ Years of Engineering experience in hydraulic system design for heavy mobile equipment (e.g., construction, agriculture, mining, or paving). Proven proficiency in reading, interpreting, and generating detailed hydraulic schematics using CAD tools. Deep knowledge of hydraulic component characteristics and application standards.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance