Sr. Fluid Power Designer / Engineer

Agilus Work Solutions; Guelph; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (comprehensive)

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

RRSP matching

Referral bonus

Company events

Career advancement

Job summary

Agilus by Synergie in Guelph, Ontario, seeks a Senior Fluid Power Designer/Engineer to lead the design and development of hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid conveyance systems for mobile and industrial applications.

The role covers engineering calculations, component selection, design reviews, and documentation using SolidWorks, DraftSight, PDM, and Automation Studio; candidates should have a strong track record in fluid power and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Significant experience in hydraulic/fluid power design.
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulic components and systems.
• Proven ability to lead design reviews and document releases.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and related design tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, engineering, and development of fluid power systems for mobile and industrial applications and develop complete technical packages using SolidWorks, DraftSight, PDM, and Automation Studio.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis related to pressure, flow, velocity, heat generation, component sizing, hose and tube routing, pump and motor selection, valve sizing, filtration, reservoir design, and system performance.
• Own and approve design concepts and component selections to ensure solutions meet customer requirements, applicable standards, safety expectations, manufacturability, reliability, and cost targets.
• Translate customer requirements, field conditions, application data, and equipment constraints into practical fluid power solutions that are robust, serviceable, and commercially viable.
• Lead technical design reviews, risk assessments, drawing reviews, and release approvals while ensuring compliance with internal engineering standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry requirements.
• Provide senior-level troubleshooting support for hydraulic and fluid conveyance systems, including root cause analysis, corrective action recommendations, field issue resolution, and support for warranty or performance concerns.
• Develop and improve engineering standards, design templates, documentation practices, component libraries, preferred parts, and repeatable design methods for fluid power projects.
• Support estimating, quoting, technical proposals, project planning, and change management by providing design input, technical scope definition, labour estimates, and risk identification.

Skills

Fluid power design

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical design

SolidWorks

Engineering calculations

Leadership

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

DraftSight

PDM

Automation Studio

Job description

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a *Sr. Fluid Power Designer / Engineer *in the *Hydraulic industry, fluid power and manufacturing industry* in *Guelph, Ontario.*The Sr. Fluid Power Engineer / Designer is responsible for leading the design, development, analysis, documentation, and implementation of complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid conveyance systems.*Total rewards:** $85000.00 - $120000.00 annually* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits* Matching RRSP Program* Great company culture* Career advancement opportunities* Referral bonus program* Company events*A typical day:** Lead the design, engineering, and development of fluid power systems for mobile and industrial applications and develop complete technical packages using SolidWorks, DraftSight, PDM, and Automation Studios.* Perform engineering calculations and analysis related to pressure, flow, velocity, heat generation, component sizing, hose and tube routing, pump and motor selection, valve sizing, filtration, reservoir design, and system performance.* Own and approve design concepts and component selections to ensure solutions meet customer requirements, applicable standards, safety expectations, manufacturability, reliability, and cost targets.* Translate customer requirements, field conditions, application data, and equipment constraints into practical fluid power solutions that are robust, serviceable, and commercially viable.* Lead technical design reviews, risk assessments, drawing reviews, and release approvals while ensuring compliance with internal engineering standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry requirements.* Provide senior-level troubleshooting support for hydraulic and fluid conveyance systems, including root cause analysis, corrective action recommendations, field issue resolution, and support for warranty or performance concerns.* Develop and improve engineering standards, design templates, documentation practices, component libraries, preferred parts, and repeatable design methods for fluid power projects.* Support estimating, quoting, technical proposals, project planning, and change management by providing design input, technical scope definition, labour estimates, and risk identification.*Successful candidates will have:** Bachelor’s / Masters degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.* Significant experience in fluid power, hydraulic system design, mechanical design, mobile equipment, industrial equipment, or a related technical environment.* Advanced working knowledge of hydraulic and fluid conveyance systems, including pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, manifolds, accumulators, filtration, reservoirs, fittings, hoses, tubing, seals, and related components.* Strong proficiency with SolidWorks, DraftSight, PDM, and related design/documentation software, with the ability to create, review, release, and control complex engineering documentation.* Demonstrated ability to perform engineering calculations, interpret technical requirements, select components, develop schematics, review drawings, and troubleshoot system performance issues.* Ability to lead design reviews, challenge assumptions, identify technical risks, and make sound recommendations using experience, engineering judgment, and practical manufacturing knowledge.* Strong understanding of manufacturability, serviceability, quality, safety, cost control, and reliability as they relate to custom engineered fluid power systems* Experience supporting prototype builds, testing, commissioning, field troubleshooting, customer technical discussions, and corrective action activities.*This posting is for an active opening.*Interested?Please apply directly onlineAgilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at agilus.ca/Account/Register as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.Work Location: In person