Design Engineer - Hydraulics & Motion Control

Triad Technologies; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Triad Technologies in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Design Engineer focused on hydraulics and motion control. You will translate customer requirements into robust fluid power and automation solutions, develop CAD models and electrical schematics, and maintain BOMs for quotes and projects.

You will prototype, test, and validate designs, program control software for hydraulic and motion control systems, and ensure safety and quality compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; 3+ years designing motion control systems preferred.
• Proficient in PLC languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text).
• Experience developing electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with fluid power and motion control principles.
• Strong communication across sales, product, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into hydraulics/automation solutions.
• Create and maintain BOMs, CAD drawings, schematics, and hydraulic circuits.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation of designs.
• Program, test, and debug control software for hydraulic/motion control apps.
• Ensure designs meet safety standards and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams; occasional on-site visits.

Skills

Motion control

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

CAD drafting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Triad Technologies in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Design Engineer focused on hydraulics and motion control. You will translate customer requirements into robust fluid power and automation solutions, develop CAD models and electrical schematics, and maintain BOMs for quotes and projects.

You will prototype, test, and validate designs, program control software for hydraulic and motion control systems, and ensure safety and quality compliance across projects.