Hydraulic Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Hydraulic Engineer

Peoria, Illinois

On-Site | Direct Hire Opportunity

Competitive salary $105,000 - $140,000 and benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k)

Job Description

Reliance One, Inc. is seeking an experienced and motivated Hydraulic Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This role is responsible for designing, analyzing, testing, and optimizing hydraulic systems used in advanced test bench products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fluid power systems, industrial equipment, and multidisciplinary engineering collaboration. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects involving high-pressure hydraulic systems, custom machinery, and integrated controls solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic circuits and create detailed schematics for custom machinery and test systems
• Perform hydraulic modeling, calculations, and simulations to optimize system pressure, flow, and efficiency
• Select and validate hydraulic components including pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, and proportional control systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic system failures to minimize downtime and improve performance
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including BOMs, schematics, design reviews, and test reports
• Collaborate with electrical controls, manufacturing, and production teams to integrate hydraulic systems into complete machine designs
• Support onsite troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning activities as needed
• Participate in FMEA reviews, code compliance evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with estimating and quoting projects when required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in hydraulic system design and development
• Experience working with industrial equipment or hydraulic testing systems preferred
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, closed-loop systems, and proportional hydraulic controls
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex fluid power systems
• Experience with electro-hydraulic controls or PLC programming is a plus
• Mechanical and/or structural design experience is beneficial

Software Experience

• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks experience is a plus

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Comfortable supporting customers and equipment onsite when necessary

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Statement

Reliance One, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.