Job Title: Hydraulic Design Engineer

Job Description

Join a leading local manufacturer, part of a reputable larger manufacturing parent company, specializing in the production of sewage and vacuum tank trucks for municipalities across the nation. As a Hydraulic Design Engineer, you will be a part of a dynamic team of design engineers, working on innovative products with hands-on troubleshooting experience in complex hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic systems for both new and existing products.
• Use engineering tools to analyze hydraulic systems to ensure they meet pressure, flow, safety, and quality requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate with suppliers to develop specifications for products and components requiring engineering input.
• Develop project plans with contributions from engineering, marketing, and production teams.
• Collaborate with production, manufacturing engineering, lab supervision, marketing, service, and engineering personnel during project implementation.
• Prepare and review comprehensive engineering change packages, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Utilize departmental CAD system and office software in line with company standards and procedures.
• Coordinate project activities and report progress and status to engineering, marketing, and production teams.
• Participate in the cost reduction process as needed.
• Evaluate product or product modifications to assess performance and user satisfaction, which may involve travel to field locations and trade shows.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as required.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design and/or engineering.
• Experience with mobile equipment, project management, and engineering management.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication skills and general computer literacy.
• Experience in 2D schematics required; AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex hydraulic systems.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Capability in hydraulic systems design with component selection.

Work Environment

Work primarily in an office setting with opportunities to engage in hands-on troubleshooting in the troubleshooting bay. The role offers 20 remote workdays, with the expectation to be onsite 5 days a week. The environment fosters collaboration and problem-solving with installers and operators, providing variation in design requirements and challenges.