Sr. Hydraulic Engineer; Design

Develop hydraulic test and control circuits for custom and special machine applications. Designs include hydraulic load circuits, simulation circuits of various kinds, leakage measurement circuits, oil conditioning circuits, controls for part clamping and cylinder actuation, manifolds, etc. The Design Engineer will be required to support shop personnel during the fabrication phase of a project. The Design Engineer would be part of a project team.

The project team in its largest form will consist of a project engineer, designers, a software engineer, toolmakers and assembly technicians.

• Possesses in-depth technical knowledge of industrial and mobile hydraulic components and systems, e.g., pumps, motors, valves, proportional control, cylinders, filtration, heating, cooling, etc.
• Design hydraulic circuits and systems using AUTOCAD CAD software.
• Research technical information concerning purchased components, specify and document accordingly within the design bill of materials.
• Produce mechanical solid models using SOLIDWORKS CAD software in order properly position hydraulic components for ease of plumbing.
• Specify the utilization of manifolds when advantageous to do so, e.g., lower plumbing costs, superior hydraulic performance, etc.
• Capability of specifying proper hydraulic conductors including tubing, pipe, hoses, fittings, etc. Specification includes accommodating required pressure rating, flow velocities, pressure drops, seal types, etc.
• Take technical directions from the project engineer in order to produce designs that function as required, complete designs within the project schedule and within the quoted amount of hours.
• Must be familiar with plumbing methods such that designs can be plumbed in a cost-effective manner.
• Meet with Customer representatives as required to review and modify design functionality.
• Ensure compliance with Burke Porter Standards, industry engineering standards, and safety/ergonomic guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.