Mechanical Design Engineer – Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer – Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Location:
Oshkosh, WI
Pay Rate: $59.28 per hour
Employment Type:
Contract only
Duration:
Nine months, with possible extension
Schedule:
Core hours 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; approximately 40–45 hours per week
Work Arrangement:
Onsite preferred. Remote candidates may be considered; the first week must be completed onsite in Oshkosh.
Our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of heavy-duty vehicle components. This position focuses on hydraulic and pneumatic routing, fluid-power systems, and component sizing and selection. The ideal candidate brings practical mechanical design experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to develop reliable, cost-effective solutions for vehicle applications.
Responsibilities- Design and improve mechanical components and systems for new and existing heavy-duty vehicles.
- Develop hydraulic and pneumatic routing layouts.
- Perform calculations and engineering analysis to support component sizing, selection, and integration.
- Prepare layouts, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
- Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, and cost.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
- Investigate design and production issues and recommend technical solutions.
- Maintain project documentation and prepare technical reports and presentations.
- Support multiple assignments and provide technical guidance to less-experienced team members.
- Follow established engineering procedures and drawing standards.
- Accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- At least three years of related engineering experience.
- Familiarity with fluid-power concepts.
- Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic routing and component sizing and selection.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Availability for occasional evening or weekend work as project needs require.
- Ability to meet the client’s export-control eligibility requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience designing automotive or heavy-duty vehicle components.
- Experience using an advanced 3D CAD platform.
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