Field Hydraulic Engineer — On-Site, Contract-to-Hire

Mural-Group

Apple Grove (WV)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $120/day for hotel and meals

Contract-to-hire opportunity

Overtime potential

Job summary

Mural-Group in Apple Grove, WV is hiring a Hydraulic Field Engineer to own the plant's hydraulic systems end-to-end, from commissioning to repair. This hands-on role emphasizes field work with some administrative duties, and requires direct OEM experience with Rexroth, Parker, or similar platforms.

The position offers a contract-to-hire path, on-site work, and a daily per diem in addition to a competitive pay rate.

Qualifications

Field engineer with hands-on hydraulic systems experience on-site, not design-only.
Direct experience with Rexroth, Parker, or similar hydraulics OEM/contractor.
Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and equipment specs.
Strong troubleshooting and repair skills for hydraulic components.
Willingness to work independently in the field with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Take full-cycle ownership of hydraulic systems across the facility: commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair.
Manage spares and parts planning for hydraulic components.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives on hydraulic systems and processes.
Support equipment sourced from Europe with deep hydraulic architecture.
Split time between hands-on floor work and office/documentation duties.
Collaborate with mechanical team and site leadership to maintain reliability.