Mechanical Engineer - Hydraulics

Berendsen Fluid Power; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading manufacturer is seeking a Senior Hydraulic System Designer to join their dynamic team. This role involves analyzing customer requirements, creating schematics, and overseeing projects from quote to start-up. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hydraulic system design, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong problem-solving skills. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about hydraulics and looking to make an impact in a growing organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee training and tuition reimbursement

Safe work environment

Referral bonuses

Employee Assistance program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with hydraulic systems and controls design.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and start-up of hydraulic power units.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and specifications to generate accurate cost estimates.
• Create and review schematics and layout drawings for customer requirements.
• Oversee projects from quote stage to start-up.

Skills

Hydraulic System Design

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Certification as Fluid Power Specialist

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 the 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.