Engineer II- Hydraulic Applications

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time away

Parental leave

Job summary

Donaldson Company in Bloomington, IN is seeking a senior engineer to drive hydraulic filtration solutions from concept through production release. You will translate customer requirements into clear performance targets and technical proposals while leading cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Engineering, plus staying current on emerging hydraulic technologies. A B.E. in engineering and 3+ years of engineering experience are required.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Job description

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 Requirements

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

• 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

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. 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.

About Donaldson

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.