Senior Mechanical Engineer – Fluid Power & Mechanical Systems

Senior Mechanical Engineer — Fluid Power & Mechanical Systems Work Arrangement

• Remote: Position may work remotely after completing the first week onsite.
• Initial Onsite Requirement: First week onsite for onboarding and integration.
• Travel: Up to 25%.
• Openings: 2

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will design, analyze, develop, integrate, and support functional, reliable, and cost-effective mechanical systems for heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment.

This position has a particular focus on fluid power and mechanical systems
, including hydraulic and pneumatic applications. Responsibilities may include system design, component selection, system integration, engineering analysis, CAD development, troubleshooting, product documentation, and production support.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of related engineering experience and be capable of independently executing technical assignments while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and other business stakeholders.

• Design and develop mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related systems for heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Support the design, development, integration, and modification of components and systems for new and existing vehicle platforms.
• Perform engineering calculations, investigations, and technical analysis in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and technical feasibility.
• Perform engineering analysis to support component selection, system sizing, integration, and material selection.
• Utilize analytical and mathematical approaches to calculate or model system performance and optimize designs.
• Prepare and review engineering layouts, drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Utilize 3D CAD tools to develop and modify mechanical designs.
• Support product changes through established engineering change and documentation processes.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and other technical issues.
• Provide timely technical assistance for production and business continuity needs.
• Analyze issues reported to Engineering and communicate technical findings, recommendations, and status.
• Manage individual projects, portions of larger projects, or multiple concurrent engineering assignments.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines, manufacturing teams, business stakeholders, customers, and external suppliers.
• Maintain project documentation supporting engineering analysis, research, design decisions, and historical records.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, presentations, and other engineering documentation.
• Provide guidance or mentorship to entry-level engineers, designers, or technicians working on common projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Relevant experience may include:

• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Fluid power systems
• Pumps, valves, cylinders, actuators, accumulators, or related components
• Hydraulic or pneumatic component selection
• Mechanical system design
• System sizing and engineering analysis
• System integration
• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• Production engineering support
• Mobile equipment, automotive, heavy-vehicle, off-highway, or similar mechanical applications

Candidates are not required to have experience across every listed area
. Relevant experience in one or more applicable fluid power or mechanical engineering functions may be considered.

• Proficiency with a professional 3D CAD system
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• Creo or CATIA experience preferred
  ; equivalent 3D CAD platforms may also be considered.
• Experience creating or modifying engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and Bills of Material.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawing standards and design criteria.
• Experience supporting product changes through established engineering change and documentation processes.

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
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• 3+ years of related engineering experience
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• Relevant experience designing, developing, analyzing,…