Fluid Power Engineer

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation•Chesapeake, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fluid Power Engineer to support Engineering group. Fluid power engineer applies fluid power theory and related knowledge to design, test and troubleshoot operational mobile hydraulic systems and applications. Position Summary Applies knowledge of engineering principles to design products used on maintenance of way equipment for the railroad industry. Solid knowledge and understanding of fundamental and advanced Fluid power principles and ability to apply knowledge in the design of complex hydraulic/pneumatic circuits in an OEM environment. Complete fluid power systems experience with all levels of hydraulic/pneumatic components from pumps, motors, valves to actuators. Significant experience in mobile/construction equipment hydraulic/pneumatic system design, and development. Study, research and analyze customer specifications, manuals and other data to assist in creating machine work orders. Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product. Plans, schedules and צריך coordinate the preparation of hydraulic/pneumatic projects to meet deadlines. Sizing and selecting hydraulic and pneumatic components and provide specifications to Planning/Purchasing department. Uses EPLAN Fluid for the automated design and documentation of circuits in fluid power installations in hydraulics, pneumatics, cooling and lubrication complying with current standards such as ISO 1219. Ability to systematically solve hydraulic/pneumatic related problems and perform root cause analysis. Supervise the detailed design and drafting of the hydraulic/pneumatic components and installation drawings with cad designers. Keeps informed of new methods and practices in system designs and components. Plans and develops experimental test programs. Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications. May require some traveling to customer job site to evaluate problems and report back to management with findings. Strong leadership and project management skills and self-starter. Good organizational skills, and ability to independently manage multiple and conflicting priorities. Ability to interact with various department and provide support to product line, purchasing, production, technical support and sales support.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in an engineering field
2-5 years of experience in the field of mobile hydraulic design
Relevant product design or development of hydraulic components or motion control systems
Proficient knowledge in the area of Engineering
Knowledge of the current ISO and ANSI (Y14) standards
Working knowledge of the metric system and geometric dimensioning and tolerance
Familiar with weldments, and machining operation
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as Calculus and modern Algebra.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Certified fluid power hydraulic specialist (CFHPS), NFPA (National Fluid Power Association) or other fluid power organizations certificate
EIT certification
AREMA, AAR, S.A.E. membership

Responsibilities

Applies fluid power theory and related knowledge to design, test and troubleshoot operational mobile hydraulic systems and applications.
Applies knowledge of engineering principles to design products used on maintenance of way equipment for the railroad industry.
Applies knowledge in the design of complex hydraulic/pneumatic circuits in an OEM environment.
Completes fluid power systems experience with all levels of hydraulic/pneumatic components from pumps, motors, valves to actuators.
Designs and develops mobile/construction equipment hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
Studies, researches and analyzes customer specifications, manuals and other data to assist in creating machine work orders.
Compiles and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product.
Plans, schedules and coordinates the preparation of hydraulic/pneumatic projects to meet deadlines.
Sizes and selects hydraulic and pneumatic components and provide specifications to Planning/Purchasing department.
Uses EPLAN Fluid for the automated design and documentation of circuits in fluid power installations in hydraulics, pneumatics, cooling and lubrication complying with current standards such as ISO 1219.
Systematically solves hydraulic/pneumatic related problems and performs root cause analysis.
Supervises the detailed design and drafting of the hydraulic/pneumatic components and installation drawings with cad designers.
Keeps informed of new methods and practices in system designs and components.
Plans and develops experimental test programs.
Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
May require some traveling to customer job site to evaluate problems and report back to management with findings.
Manages multiple and conflicting priorities.
Interacts with various departments and provides support to product line, purchasing, production, technical support and sales support.