Engineer II- Hydraulic Applications

Donaldson; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking an Engineer II – Hydraulic Applications to shape the next generation of hydraulic filtration solutions for construction, agricultural, and heavy equipment markets.

You will drive development from concept to production, collaborate with OEM customers, and support existing product platforms while advancing your technical expertise at a global leader in filtration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience with hydraulic systems preferred.
• Familiarity with APQP and IATF/ISO-TS standards.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer‑focused innovation by applying advanced engineering tools to hydraulic filtration solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into product concepts, targets, and proposals.
• Lead product development from design through validation and production release.
• Support existing products with design updates and material changes.
• Manage test programs to meet performance and regulatory expectations.
• Provide design guidance across teams and with OEMs.

Skills

3+ years of professional engineering

Experience with hydraulic systems

Project management

Effective communication across levels

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP process knowledge

IATF/ISO-TS awareness

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

As an Engineer II – Hydraulic Applications at Donaldson Company, you will help shape the next generation of hydraulic filtration solutions used across construction, agricultural, and heavy mobile equipment. You’ll lead engineering initiatives from early concept through production release, collaborate directly with OEM customers, and support existing product platforms. Donaldson’s broad product portfolio and global reach provide exceptional opportunities to deepen your technical expertise and grow your career.

Role Responsibilities

• Drive customer‑focused innovation by applying advanced engineering tools and methods to develop hydraulic filtration solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into clear product concepts, performance targets, and technical proposals.
• Lead product development from design and analysis through validation, testing, and production release.
• Support existing products through design updates, material changes, and continuous improvement activities.
• Manage test programs to ensure products meet performance, durability, and regulatory expectations.
• Provide design guidance to internal teams and OEM customers throughout the development cycle.
• Identify new technology opportunities and support Donaldson’s intellectual property strategy.
• Stay current on emerging hydraulic technologies, materials, and industry standards.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Engineering through customer visits and technical consultations.
• Educate others on filtration principles and tools as part of a market‑leading organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulic systems
• Filtration knowledge or industry experience
• Background in automotive, heavy equipment, or mobile machinery
• Familiarity with APQP or similar structured product development processes
• Experience working within IATF or ISO/TS certified systems
• Strong collaboration skills, self‑motivation, and professional confidence
• Effective communication skills across all levels, including customer‑facing interactions
• Demonstrated project management capability

TRAVEL

Up to 15% (primarily U.S., with occasional international travel)

Annual Salary Range

$76,400 - $105,050 annually. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.

Employee benefits

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.