Fluid Power Applications Engineer — Lead Solutions & Impact

Depatie Fluid Power Company; Portage (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Depatie Fluid Power Company in Portage, MI is seeking a growth-oriented fluid power engineer who combines hands-on design with strategic collaboration. You will partner with customers, sales, and manufacturing to translate real-world challenges into reliable hydraulic and pneumatic solutions.

You’ll use SolidWorks to create drawings, own multiple projects, and pursue industry certifications while advancing standard processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• A strong foundation in fluid power, mechanical systems, or application engineering (degree or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Real experience designing or working with hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems.
• Comfort with CAD tools like SolidWorks and creating technical drawings or schematics.
• A problem-solving mindset - you enjoy troubleshooting and getting to root causes.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing quality.
• Strong communication skills - you can translate technical details into practical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, sales, and manufacturing to translate real-world challenges into hydraulic and pneumatic solutions.
• Lead discussions with customers to shape technical outcomes and drive value across projects.
• Convert concepts into reliable drawings and specifications using CAD tools and best practices.

Skills

Fluid power

Mechanical systems

Application engineering

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

SolidWorks

Technical drawings

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on experience in fluid power/mechanical

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Depatie Fluid Power Company in Portage, MI is seeking a growth-oriented fluid power engineer who combines hands-on design with strategic collaboration. You will partner with customers, sales, and manufacturing to translate real-world challenges into reliable hydraulic and pneumatic solutions.

You’ll use SolidWorks to create drawings, own multiple projects, and pursue industry certifications while advancing standard processes across the organization.