Engineer - Mechanical

Hydraulic Controls, Inc. is a premier fluid power distributor with territories throughout the Western United States. Our Employee-Owners, along with our quality suppliers, have built our 50-year-strong reputation on ethical business practices, value-added customer service and local inventory.  

SUMMARY: Designs and develops fluid power and mechatronic solutions for mobile and industrial markets: plans, organizes, oversees, integrates, and completes engineered projects within the area of assigned responsibility, applying principles of advanced fluid power and electronic control systems. Ensures quality control and compliance with regulatory agencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Works with outside sales and directly with customers to specify, design, prototype, test and document fluid power and mechatronic solutions.
• Develops product performance testing; incorporates required design changes to address problem resolution.
• Organizes, plans, tracks, and resolves design problems associated with product or system performance in engineering, manufacturing, and the field.
• Interfaces with appropriate departments to ensure design specifications meet or exceed all applicable regulatory standards and comply with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements.
• Keeps abreast of developments in products and technologies related to the fluid power industry, achieving a solid understanding of their applications.
• Provides sales and production support as needed.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports.
• Develops and maintains project documentation.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications and drawing releases.
• Handles material review board responsibilities as needed.
• Interacts and collaborates effectively with internal and external team members to ensure needs of the company are met.
• Interfaces with outside vendors as required.
• Upholds Hydraulic Controls quality procedures and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering degree (B.S.E.) or equivalent in related field.
• Four to six years’ design and project management experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Professionalism in interactions with people of all levels, internal and external.

COMPETENCIES: 

• Design--Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail. 

• Project Management--Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities. 

• Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. 

• Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. 

• Professionalism--Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Frequently required to sit

• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

• Frequently required to talk or hear 

• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard

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The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.