Fluid Systems Engineer

The role of the Fluid Systems Engineer is to bridge the technical gaps of the salesmen throughout the entire process, from estimate through project completion.   The engineer will be required to work on projects including, but not limited to: hydraulic power units, complex hydraulic systems, lube systems, grease systems, fluid conditioning systems, and water systems.  They will support all phases of the project including conceptualization, estimate, design, integration, installation, and implementation. They must have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the engineering field. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Additionally, they will lend technical support to other areas of the business: Customer Service, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Service and Repair. The Fluid Systems Engineer will report to the Fluid System Engineering Manager. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Work closely with sales or directly with the customer to gain an understanding of their hydraulic needs 
• Completion of estimates to include schematics, component selection, specification review and conceptual layouts
• Provide documentation necessary to build and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including but not limited to schematics, bills of material, general arrangement drawings, test procedures, etc. 
• Review in detail customer-supplied specifications and supporting documentation
• Analyzing requests, proposals, schematics, drawings, and other engineering documents to determine the technical integrity and feasibility of hydraulic systems
• Design and/or assist in the design of hydraulic power units and fluid systems 
• Technical design and review of hydraulic schematics, drawings, and other Engineering documents relative to the design and fabrication of power units
• Evaluate product data and design for conformance to customer requirements, written standards and specifications, and quality standards 
• Coordinate and prepare design reviews for customers
• Coordinate and supervise testing in support of manufacturing 
• Support Fabrication Shop personnel in troubleshooting complex hydraulic systems
• Create reports as needed 
• Work with other members of the fluid systems group in a team-oriented environment
• Produce drawing documentation – schematics, general arrangement drawings, and test reports utilizing AutoCad 2D, Inventor 3D, and Excel
• Become proficient in the use of Inventor as a tool for designing and documenting power units
• Mentoring and training of other Fluid Systems Engineers 
• Provide product training as required
• Other Engineering functions as needed

Requirements:

• Proficient 3D software skills, preferably with Inventor software
• Familiarity with hydraulic products is a plus
• Ability to read hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics
• Fluid system conception, design, and estimating experience
• Ability to understand and design low, medium, and high-pressure systems
• Strong fabrication experience, preferably related to fluid systems and basic weldments
• Project Management experience
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Sales, and Production personnel
• Strong desire to become an expert in hydraulic systems and advance along the step proficiency program
• Must provide hydraulic technical support for sales and power unit shop personnel
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Degree in Engineering Science or a related field (equivalent field experience will be considered in place of a degree)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to estimate acquisition cost vs life cycle cost and associated tradeoffs for various design scenarios
• Familiarity with standards such as Tier IV, ATEX, ABS, MSA, CE, NFPA, OSHA, ASTM etc
• Required overnight travel to customers and branch locations on an as-required basis

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability effective first of the month after the hire date
• PTO accrual begins upon hire
• Referral bonuses
• 100% employee-owned plus 401k with company match