Mechanical Engineer

Skip-Line•Adams Center, NY

19d•$78,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Skip-Line is hiring a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to lead the hydraulic and mechanical design of smart pavement-marking machines. The role spans hydraulic system development, electro-hydraulic integration, CAD and production documentation, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and improving designs for manufacturing, assembly, and service. The engineer will collaborate with electrical, embedded, product, and production teams and help expand Skip-Line’s technology into new machines and markets. The position is based in Adams Center, New York, and requires residence in Northern or Central New York with the ability to commute to the office on a hybrid schedule. Base salary is $78,000–$130,000, depending on experience and demonstrated capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least 4 years of hands-on hydraulics experience.
Hydraulic system design experience, including schematics, component sizing and selection, and custom manifold design.
Hands-on controls experience and understanding of how hydraulic and electronic control systems work together.
Strong CAD and technical drawing skills, including practical understanding of tolerances, fits, manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance.
Comfort prototyping, testing, and measuring hardware in a shop and field setting.
Methodical debugging skills: gather evidence, isolate causes, implement fixes, and verify results.
Ownership, sound judgment, and clear communication.
Must reside in Northern or Central New York and be able to commute to the office on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

Design hydraulic systems, including schematics, pump, valve and cylinder sizing and selection, and custom manifolds.
Integrate proportional valves, sensors, and electronic controls in collaboration with electrical and embedded engineers.
Create CAD models, drawings, and bills of materials with production-ready tolerances.
Build prototypes, test systems, and refine designs based on real-world performance.
Evaluate off-the-shelf and custom solutions and communicate tradeoffs among performance, cost, and release timing.
Help develop machines and applications for new markets, including water blasters, grinders, and adjacent industries.
Troubleshoot inconsistent performance and system interactions through measurement, testing, and engineering judgment.
Work with production teams to improve manufacturability, assembly, testing, and serviceability.
Make sound independent decisions while involving relevant expertise when appropriate.
Work effectively with suppliers and partners and help reduce uncertainty in projects dependent on hydraulic performance.