Design Engineer - Hydraulics
About The Position
The Design Engineer develops, integrates, and supports motion control systems, with a focus on fluid power and/or automation technologies according to project and business needs. The role combines mechanical and electrical design work and supports the product lifecycle from concept quotation through drawing and bill of materials creation. The position collaborates with Sales, Product Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Customer Experience teams, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions for industrial and mobile applications that meet or exceed customer expectations. The role is based at the Vandalia location in Vandalia, Ohio, and is full-time, Monday through Friday. Occasional onsite customer visits, approximately one to two times per quarter, may be required to support the Product Engineering team with sales efforts and troubleshooting.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering is required for the Engineer title; candidates without an Engineering degree may be considered for the Specialist title.
- Proficiency in PLC programming languages such as Ladder Logic and Structured Text.
- Experience developing electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Ability to communicate complex engineering systems clearly and in a customer-friendly manner via email, phone, and other channels.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively across departments.
- Detail-oriented approach and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of experience in the design and development of motion control systems.
- Familiarity with fluid power and motion control principles.
Responsibilities
- Translate customer requirements into engineered fluid power and/or automation solutions.
- Design and develop systems involving hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, filtration, industrial products, electromechanical systems, motion, safety, sensors, vision, and robotics products, as applicable.
- Assist in creating technical scopes, selecting parts, and estimating labor for customer quotations and proposals.
- Provide responsive, application-driven design support and account for technical and operational needs, lead times, manufacturability, and long-term customer success.
- Develop and maintain complete, accurate bills of material that align with customer requirements.
- Create and maintain CAD models, 2D and 3D drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic circuits, and system documentation.
- Support prototype builds, testing, and validation to ensure designs meet their intended requirements.
- Support Manufacturing Engineers with troubleshooting and performance issues in development and customer environments.
- Program, test, and debug control software for hydraulic and motion control applications as required.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable safety standards, regulations, and internal quality procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of design changes, specifications, and project milestones.
- Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support component availability and manufacturability.
- Make occasional onsite customer visits to support sales efforts and troubleshooting as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
