Senior Systems Engineer

Company Description

Hydra-Power Systems, Inc. is a leading distributor of hydraulic and pneumatic components, specializing in integrated circuit hydraulic manifolds and custom hydraulic power units. With operations in Portland, Oregon, and Birmingham, Alabama, we supply high-quality fluid power components to industry leaders globally. Our dedicated team of in‑house engineers and manufacturing professionals provides creative solutions, from one‑off custom projects to high‑volume OEM production, making us respected innovators in the field.

The Senior Systems Engineer is an individual contributor who is responsible for developing complete, engineered hydraulic solutions from sales descriptions and sketches, including hydraulic and electrical circuit design, mechanical design, and component selection.

• Acts as a technical expert in hydraulics by training and mentoring the engineering team and shop floor technicians
• Ensures that the engineering team’s designs meet customer requirements and engineering standards by conducting peer reviews and participating in design reviews
• Supports sales activities such as proposal efforts by translating disparate, incomplete data into hydraulic schematics, general arrangements, and by selecting components and suppliers
• Utilizes a combination of general and specialized CAD software to thoroughly document designs via machining, fabrication, and assembly models and drawings as necessary
• Provides technical support during assembly and testing to shop personnel and engineers in fabrication, assembly, and testing activities both on the shop floor and onsite at the customer as required (travel may be required)
• Practices exceptional organization, communication, and storage of project information using multiple data management systems per department policies.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and coworkers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.

The ideal candidate for this position will be experienced in hydraulic and/or electrical system design with strong analytical and drafting skills. This person will be adept at working with cross‑functional teams delivering industrial machinery projects on time and under budget. This person will be a strategic problem solver with an ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities while driving a plan to execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related STEM degree and 15+ years of experience in a related field
• Certified Fluid Power Specialist (CFPS) or International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) certification preferred, but not required
• Strong understanding of fluid power, manifolds, and electrical control systems.
• Familiarity with HyDraw, MDtools, Autodesk Vault, Inventor, and AutoCAD.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds

Machinery Manufacturing

Full-time, Hybrid

Reports to:

Engineering Manager