Fluid Power & Controls Engineer

## Fluid Power & Controls Engineer Apply locations:
Valley NE:
Omaha NEtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R Ida St Valley Nebraska
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** Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

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** A Brief Summary of This Position:
** The Fluid Power & Controls Engineer supports the design and development of proprietary manufacturing equipment used across global operations. This role focuses on designing, integrating and supporting hydraulic, pneumatic, and motion control systems for custom capital equipment and automation platforms. This role owns fluid power architectures across the full equipment lifecycle, from concept and risk analysis through commissioning and long-term optimization, while ensuring safety, reliability, and manufacturability are considered.

This individual contributor may also assist with mechanical design, documentation, testing, and implementation activities under the guidance of senior engineers.

The Fluid Power & Controls Engineer works closely with experienced engineers, designers, and fabrication teams to help deliver safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing equipment. This position emphasizes hands-on learning, technical growth, and exposure to the full equipment development lifecycle, while building foundational skills in machine design, manufacturing systems, and engineering documentation.
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* Essential Functions:

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* · Design hydraulic and pneumatic systems for custom capital equipment and automation platforms.
· Support the conceptual design and development of proprietary manufacturing equipment under the guidance of senior engineers.
· Develop and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, symbols, and system layouts in accordance with internal standards and applicable industry codes
· Ensure hydraulic and pneumatic systems are designed and implemented with appropriate safety measures, including pressure containment, energy isolation, and fail-safe operation
· Perform system sizing and performance calculations (e.g., flow, pressure, duty cycle, heat load) to ensure proper functionality and reliability.
· Select fluid power components based on performance requirements, reliability, safety, and total lifecycle cost.
· Diagnose and resolve hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues during build, commissioning, and operation using structured root-cause analysis
· Interface with component suppliers and vendors to evaluate components, resolve technical issues, and support system performance and reliability.
· Contribute to the development and improvement of standardized designs, specifications, and best practices for fluid power systems.
· Collaborate closely with Controls Engineers to ensure effective system integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
· Create and revise 3D CAD models and detailed drawings to support equipment design, fabrication, and assembly.
· Participate in design reviews, functional verification, and troubleshooting activities to identify and mitigate potential issues early in development.
· Contribute to risk assessments by identifying potential mechanical, safety, and usability concerns and supporting mitigation actions.
· Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, bills of material, operating instructions, and training materials.
· Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing and fabrication teams during equipment build, installation, and commissioning.
· Assist with equipment testing and performance…