Hydraulic Actuator Product Engineer II: Design & Optimize

Micromatic-LLC; Berne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Micromatic-LLC in Berne, IN is seeking a Product Development Engineer – Level 2 to independently design and develop hydraulic actuator products from concept through production. You will own designs, manage technical aspects of customer-driven projects, and work with sales, customers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 4–10 years of product development experience in hydraulic or fluid power systems,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
• 4–10 years of product development experience, preferably in hydraulic or fluid power systems.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and GD&T (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Experience with BOM management in an ERP system.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new hydraulic actuator products using FEA, DFMEA and project management tools
• Own 3D CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation for assigned projects
• Maintain and optimize existing product lines for performance, cost, and manufacturability
• Create, maintain, and audit BOMs and pricing in the ERP system
• Lead engineering change activities and documentation
• Work directly with sales and customers to develop technical solutions and quotations
• Diagnose and resolve customer-related product issues using structured problem-solving methods
• Manage large engineering projects including scope, schedule, training and open issues lists
• Coordinate with sales, manufacturing, quality, and procurement to ensure smooth product launches
• Mentor Level 1 engineers and provide technical guidance
• Travel as necessary (<10%)

Skills

3D CAD

GD&T

Project management

BOM management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Micromatic-LLC in Berne, IN is seeking a Product Development Engineer – Level 2 to independently design and develop hydraulic actuator products from concept through production. You will own designs, manage technical aspects of customer-driven projects, and work with sales, customers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 4–10 years of product development experience in hydraulic or fluid power systems,