NPD Engineer
About The Position
Responsibilities/Duties: Ability to analyze and reverse-engineer hydraulic systems Experience reading and creating: Hydraulic schematics P&IDs Technical drawings Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) Knowledge of: Pumps, valves, cylinders, actuators Hydraulic power units (HPUs) Sealing systems and materials Familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS) Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills Strong troubleshooting mindset Ability to: Identify system inefficiencies Recreate missing documentation Improve legacy designs Data-driven approach to testing and validation Soft Skills Clear technical documentation skills Cross-functional collaboration (manufacturing, design, quality) Detail-oriented and methodical Strong communication skills Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field Strong understanding of: Fluid mechanics Hydraulic circuits and components Thermodynamics Mechanical design principles Certifications in hydraulics (e.g., from organizations like the International Fluid Power Society) are a plus Practical Experience 3–7+ years working with: Industrial hydraulic systems Mobile hydraulics (construction, mining, agriculture equipment) Heavy machinery troubleshooting Hands-on disassembly and inspection experience Failure analysis and root cause investigation Exposure to manufacturing processes and tolerances Bonus Qualifications Experience with reverse engineering using 3D scanning Knowledge of industry standards (ISO, SAE) Experience in regulated industries (defense, aerospace, oil & gas) Personal Protective Equipment: Safety Glasses and steel/safety toed work boots are required. Other PPE equipment as required. Ear plugs in the clean up area Work Environment: Manufacturing plant shop environment Exposure to moving mechanical parts. Exposure to elements such as odor, hydraulic fluids, noise, dust, heat, cold, or chemicals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- Strong understanding of fluid mechanics
- Strong understanding of hydraulic circuits and components
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles
- 3–7+ years working with industrial hydraulic systems
- 3–7+ years working with mobile hydraulics (construction, mining, agriculture equipment)
- Strong troubleshooting mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Safety Glasses and steel/safety toed work boots are required.
- Other PPE equipment as required.
- Ear plugs in the clean up area
Nice To Haves
- Certifications in hydraulics (e.g., from organizations like the International Fluid Power Society) are a plus
- Experience with reverse engineering using 3D scanning
- Knowledge of industry standards (ISO, SAE)
- Experience in regulated industries (defense, aerospace, oil & gas)
Responsibilities
- Analyze and reverse-engineer hydraulic systems
- Read and create hydraulic schematics
- Read and create P&IDs
- Read and create technical drawings
- Use CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Work with pumps, valves, cylinders, actuators
- Work with hydraulic power units (HPUs)
- Work with sealing systems and materials
- Use simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS)
- Identify system inefficiencies
- Recreate missing documentation
- Improve legacy designs
- Use a data-driven approach to testing and validation
- Create clear technical documentation
- Cross-functional collaboration (manufacturing, design, quality)
- Detail-oriented and methodical
- Heavy machinery troubleshooting
- Hands-on disassembly and inspection experience
- Failure analysis and root cause investigation
- Exposure to manufacturing processes and tolerances
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
