Hydraulic Division Rotational Program

Description

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding work environment for employees across the country. Our goal is to provide high-quality products, components, and services that meet our customers’ needs while remaining committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of innovative and reliable solutions optimized to meet the demands of our customers.

The Hydraulic Division Rotational Program provides a structured pathway for recent graduates to accelerate their technical, professional, and leadership development while gaining hands‑on experience with real‑world customer applications and innovative technologies.

Over a three-year training and development program
, participants will rotate through key areas of the business, which may include:

• Engineering Testing
• Quality
• Manufacturing
• Design Engineering
• Vehicle Systems Development
• Hydraulic Application Engineering

Through hands‑on assignments, mentorship from experienced industry professionals, customer engagement, and cross‑functional projects, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the product and system lifecycle—from concept and design through testing, validation, production, and field implementation.

The program is designed to develop the Application Engineering Leaders of Tomorrow
, providing participants with the technical knowledge, systems‑thinking capabilities, problem‑solving skills, and customer‑focused mindset needed to contribute to the development of next‑generation hydraulic and electrified machine solutions.

Participants will follow a structured rotation schedule through major HYDAC functions. The program may also include an international rotation in Germany for approximately three months
, providing valuable exposure to HYDAC’s global operations and engineering organization.

During the program, you will:

• Complete hands‑on assignments within multiple HYDAC functional areas.
• Gain exposure to engineering, manufacturing, quality, testing, and hydraulic application processes.
• Support cross‑functional projects and initiatives.
• Apply engineering principles to real‑world products and customer applications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Develop an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Analyze technical information, procedures, professional publications, and applicable regulations.
• Develop reports, business correspondence, technical documentation, and procedures.
• Build effective working relationships with distributors, Regional Sales Managers, customers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Develop technical and professional skills through mentorship, training, and hands‑on experience.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and demonstrate initiative in identifying and solving problems.

Requirements

To be considered for the Hydraulic Division Rotational Program you must have the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with computer‑based systems and software.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and capabilities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical information and documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across functions.
• Self‑starter with a strong desire to learn, develop, and take on new challenges.

HYDAC provides:

• Opportunity to work within a true global organization.
• Structured professional and technical…