Hydraulic Engineer III

Job Title

Engineer III – Hydraulic Operating

Environmental Solutions Group – Heil Environmental
Fort Payne, AL

Director, Electrical Engineering

The Engineer III, Hydraulics will report to the Director, Electrical Engineering and will interface as required with other discipline engineers. The Product Engineer will communicate required design changes of varying degrees of complexity by ensuring that performance parameters are met while meeting quality targets. This position is responsible for creation and maintenance of product designs. Primary duties include assisting in the completion of engineering design projects, production support, and continuous design improvements of products.

• Demonstrate commitment to Safety and lead by example.
• Select and approve hydraulic component type and specifications to meet system requirements.
• Apply and demonstrate engineering design best‑practices and value engineering during project development.
• Review and approve mechanical design standards and specifications.
• Create hydraulic schematics for the complete system.
• Have working knowledge of principles and interpretation of FEA and CFD.
• Ensure design is in compliance with design criteria, standards, and specifications as well as local codes and regulations.
• Ensure procurement packages comply with design criteria, standards, and specifications.
• Follow Project Management Process and Procedures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain design standards, guides, and procedures.
• Respond to NCRs (Non‑Compliance Reports).
• Communicate change orders and execute change management processes.
• Support operator and maintenance training.
• Review equipment technical specifications, such as Specification and Mechanical Data Sheets (e.g. issued for Enquiry).
• Provide project technical support – familiarity with risk assessments, design reviews, constructability, HAZOP, etc.
• Supervise supplier design and control of supplier interface and coordinate interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical support for daily plant operations and field service by assuring that product performance parameters are met.
• Provide troubleshooting support for Technical Service.
• Provide hydraulic technical support for Test Engineering.
• Travel up to 15%, work overtime and occasional weekends, as required.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
• Minimum 6 years engineering experience in hydraulic system design in a heavy manufacturing environment, employing DFMA (Design For Manufacturing and Assembly).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills using 6‑Sigma or another structured methodology.
• Working knowledge of electrical and controls systems for technical product support to manufacturing and field service.
• Experience requiring multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or experience with hydraulic / electro‑mechanical components, or experience in the Mining Equipment / Heavy Construction Equipment Industries is preferred.
• Self‑starter, fast‑paced, highly detailed and accurate.
• Goal‑oriented project management capabilities with ability to identify high‑priority, critical‑path tasks.

Customer Impact
• Results Driven
• Winning the Right Way
• Knowledge
• Skills
• Abilities
• Ethics and Work Standards

Ethics and Work Standards:
Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co‑workers and others. Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – are performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants are held accountable to this high standard.

Communication:
Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well organized reports in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel. Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest and straightforward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.

Teamwork and Relationships:
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