Mechanical Engineer - Hydraulics

Berendsen Fluid Power; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Hydraulic System Designer to join their dynamic team. This role involves analyzing customer requirements, creating detailed schematics, and overseeing projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hydraulic system design, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong problem-solving skills. Join a supportive culture that values development and career advancement while working on innovative hydraulic solutions that drive industrial applications. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation

Employee training reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Safe work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hydraulic systems and controls design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and technical drawing preparation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and create schematics to meet customer requirements.
• Oversee projects from quote stage to startup and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Hydraulic System Design

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD/CAE Software

Job description

Berendsen Fluid Power (BFP) is one of North America’s largest distributors of hydraulic and pneumatic products and services. We have one of the largest dedicated field sales forces in both the hydraulics and pneumatics industries with 42 locations across the US and Canada. With the resources of our powerful North American organization, we provide products and services to move the world while fostering a supportive culture that encourages participation, development, and career advancement.

We believe there is no resource more valuable than our people. It is the talent, collective knowledge, training, and experience of our employees that will enable us to move ahead. We are a company full of tenured employees with decades of service.

The hiring BFP location in Markham is an industry-leading build-to-order manufacturer of custom Hydraulic Power Units & Manifolds for various industrial and mobile applications. We are currently looking for a Senior Hydraulic System Designer to join our team.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Analyze data, supporting documents and proposed product specifications to determine feasibility with customer’s requirements and generate accurate cost estimates.
2. Create and review conceptual schematics and layout drawings alongside specifications provided by the customer to confirm they meet functional, performance and dimensional provisions.
3. Confer with engineering, customer and/or sales to clarify or resolve issues & details not defined.
4. Determine labor and cost requirements and prepare itemized material lists to formulate estimates.
5. Oversee and approve drafting of general arrangement drawings, schematics & detail machine drawings according to sales and/or customer specifications.
6. Review drawings and supporting documents to verify adherence to BFP and industry standard practices.
7. Maintain existing business by working with BFP and vendor personnel to ensure that the necessary materials are available & paperwork is completed to obtain customer satisfaction.
8. Assist and support shop with testing and troubleshooting of hydraulic power units.
9. Ensure general assembly drawings and schematics match the final unit build.
10. Oversee and manage projects from quote stage to start up.
11. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications include: Experience with hydraulics system design, hydraulic power unit component selection, hydraulic systems controls, proportional valves, and actual hands-on start-up and troubleshooting experience.

The successful candidate will have AutoCAD experience and possess basic electrical control concept skills.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Engineering degree or demonstrated equivalent via formal training and experience.
2. Five years (+) experience with Hydraulic Systems and Controls Design/Estimating.
3. Certified Fluid Power Specialist (or equivalent work experience) is a plus.
4. Excellent communication skills, problem solving, prioritization and organizational skills needed.
5. Excellent PC skills.
6. CAD/CAE and other computer design equipment proficiency.
7. Technical skills necessary to prepare and/or revise drawings, sketches, plans and schematics in accordance with specific forms, using current version of AutoCAD.

WHAT WE CAN GIVE TO YOU

1. Comprehensive benefits package including medical & dental; life and disability insurance programs.
2. Group RRSP and the company provided DPSP.
3. Paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick days.
4. Employee relevant training, tuition, and professional designation reimbursement.
5. Safe work environment as part of a growing team.
6. Safety shoes and glasses reimbursement.
7. Referral bonuses.
8. Employee Assistance program.