Staff Engineer, Hydraulics

This position is for a staff hydraulic engineering role for someone with advanced knowledge about mechanical and hydraulic components and assemblies. This position focuses on developing new products as well as sustaining efforts for existing products to support production and manufacturing engineering teams. This position can involve travel to sites for the support of new and existing products as well as direct interface with customers.


Key Responsibilities:


Design, develop, and document (using 3D CAD software) new components and modules for hydraulic meters and components


Conduct performance analysis to analyze flow, pressure and optimize accuracy


Select appropriate materials suitable for various fluids and operating environments


Fabricate, build, and assemble and test prototype components and modules to verify design, accuracy and reliability. Perform calibration and pressure testing


Collaborate with production teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and resolve assembly issues


Prepare technical reports, bill of materials and engineering change orders.


Support field service teams in troubleshooting issues at customer sites


Develop design verification test methods and review test reports


Ensure design meets environmental and regulatory standards

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Required Skills & Experience

BS in an engineering discipline (preferably mechanical engineering)


Knowledge of:


Fluid handling components made from cast metal (sand cast and die cast aluminum and grey iron)


Deep understanding of fluid dynamics, material science and pressure vessel design principles


Ability to select, size and specify appropriate pumps, motors, valves, and filters


Fabricated and formed sheet metal parts


Injection molded plastic and elastomeric parts


Machined aluminum, steel and plastic parts


Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks


Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)


Experience with electronic integration in hydraulic components


Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience working in a manufacturing environment


Experience working in experimental/machine shops


Experience working on cross-functional design teams


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.