Mechanical Engineer

Want to see your engineering ideas come to life at an industry-leading company? Join Hydro-Gear as a Mechanical Engineer and help design, improve, and support innovative precision drive solutions that power equipment around the globe.

• Please note, we are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require VISA sponsorship.

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com.

Location: Sullivan, IL | Princeton, KY | Huntingdon, TN | Indianapolis, IN

Schedule: Full-time, Onsite

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, plus biannual bonus

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What You’ll Do:

• New Product Development – Design, develop, test, and validate new products and components.
• Existing Product Support – Provide technical support and continuous improvement for current production products.
• Project Management – Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation.

What We're Looking For

• Self-motivated individual who takes initiative
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communicator who collaborates well across teams.
• Hands-on approach with a desire to learn, improve, and innovate.
• Strong mechanical engineering and technical aptitude.

Preferred Skills/qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• 3D modeling software experience
• Experience working with engineering and design tools.
• Internship, co-op, or prior industry experience preferred.

Why Join Hydro-Gear?

• Opportunity to work on innovative products with a global industry leader
• Collaborative engineering environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation

Apply today and help drive innovation at Hydro-Gear.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year program; Engineering Technology degrees are not eligible for this position.