Fluid Power Applications Engineer: Solutions & Impact

Depatie Fluid Power Co.; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Depatie Fluid Power Co. is seeking a hands-on engineer who will not just design systems but connect customers, sales, and manufacturing to deliver fluid power solutions.

You’ll own projects, translate real-world challenges into scalable designs, and grow your hydraulics expertise while pursuing certifications. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and early involvement with customers.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in fluid power and mechanical systems.
• Experience designing or working with hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
• Proficient with CAD tools and creating schematics.
• Effective communicator translating technical details to practical terms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, sales and manufacturing to translate challenges into solutions.
• Capture and translate requirements into fluid power designs.
• Develop technical drawings and schematics for projects.
• Contribute to process improvements and standardization across teams.

Skills

Fluid power

Mechanical systems

Application engineering

Technical drawings

Root cause analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

SolidWorks

NetSuite

Job description

Depatie Fluid Power Co. is seeking a hands-on engineer who will not just design systems but connect customers, sales, and manufacturing to deliver fluid power solutions.

You’ll own projects, translate real-world challenges into scalable designs, and grow your hydraulics expertise while pursuing certifications. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and early involvement with customers.