Hybrid Mechanical Engineer: Hydraulic Actuators & Controls

Quest Global; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize steam valve actuators, HPUs, and hydraulic manifolds for complex industrial applications. The role requires hands-on mechanical and hydraulic system integration with control systems and instrumentation design.

The ideal candidate will perform calculations, ensure safety and reliability, and document designs per industry standards. Hybrid work options are available with locations in CO/SC, supporting flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with steam valve actuators, HPUs, and manifolds.
• Ability to design, analyze, and document mechanical and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize steam valve actuators for high‑pressure, high‑temperature systems.
• Design hydraulic power units (HPUs) to supply pressure for control systems.
• Integrate manifolds, valves, and components into hydraulic systems.
• Collaborate with control system engineers to integrate hydraulic with control systems.
• Perform mechanical design calculations including stress analysis, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to align designs and provide technical support.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and ensure compliance with ASME, API, ISO.

Skills

Steam valve actuators

Hydraulic systems

Instrumentation design

Solid modeling

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Quest Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize steam valve actuators, HPUs, and hydraulic manifolds for complex industrial applications. The role requires hands-on mechanical and hydraulic system integration with control systems and instrumentation design.

The ideal candidate will perform calculations, ensure safety and reliability, and document designs per industry standards. Hybrid work options are available with locations in CO/SC, supporting flexible schedules.