Application Engineer: Hydraulic Systems for Heavy Machinery

Leoforce; Park Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Incentive bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Fertility benefits

Mental health resources

Flexible spending accounts

Hybrid flexibility

Job summary

Leoforce in Illinois seeks a Permanent Application Engineer to design, develop, and implement hydraulic systems for heavy machinery within a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will deliver end-to-end solutions from concept to final implementation, leveraging SolidWorks and cross‑functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in hydraulic design, railcar exposure, and strong problem-solving skills to drive process improvements and cost reductions while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years hydraulic design experience, including railcar work.
• Proficient in SolidWorks (3D CAD).
• Strong manufacturing/process knowledge, heavy machinery.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement hydraulic systems for heavy machinery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes.
• Create designs and analyses using SolidWorks.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic system issues.
• Analyze for process improvements and cost reductions.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing teams.
• Stay updated on industry trends and safety/quality standards.
• Ensure designs comply with safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Railcar experience

SolidWorks

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks 3D CAD

Job description

Leoforce in Illinois seeks a Permanent Application Engineer to design, develop, and implement hydraulic systems for heavy machinery within a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will deliver end-to-end solutions from concept to final implementation, leveraging SolidWorks and cross‑functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in hydraulic design, railcar exposure, and strong problem-solving skills to drive process improvements and cost reductions while maintaining safety and