Hydraulic Design Engineer: Hands-On Product Development

Prince Industries LLC; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (BCBS)

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms

Job summary

Prince Industries LLC is seeking a Hydraulic Design Engineer to contribute hands-on engineering for hydraulic products and systems. This role focuses on design, testing, and development of existing products and new development under senior guidance.

You will work with manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, and customers in a collaborative, small-company environment, applying a solid hydraulic/mechanical design background and CAD skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3-7 years of experience in hydraulic cartridge valve design, hydraulic implement valve design, and/or hydraulic system design.
• Exposure to LabVIEW or other test/data acquisition tools.
• Implement or mobile hydraulic system experience.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Experience using EPDM or PDM systems.
• Working experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience with basic FEA and/or CFD tools (analysis support level).
• Preferred experience with hydraulic modeling tools such as Hysan, Dynasty, Easy5, or similar.
• Experience creating part and assembly drawings using 3D CAD.
• Experience or exposure to hydraulic and/or electrohydraulic controls.
• Basic knowledge of ASME Y14.100 drawing practices.
• Basic understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with precision part manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Assist with new product development and existing product support efforts.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.
• Assist with conceptual design development under senior engineer guidance.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities.
• Execute laboratory and factory testing and document results.
• Assist in developing test procedures, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Support pilot builds and production launch activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing on production issues and continuous improvement efforts.
• Work with purchasing and suppliers on component selection and technical questions.
• Communicate with customers to clarify technical requirements and support engineering discussions.
• Identify technical issues and elevate risks as appropriate.
• Support multiple engineering tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Provide general engineering support to the Engineering Division as required.

Skills

Hydraulic design aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Teamwork

MS Word / Excel

Education

BS in Mechanical or Hydraulic Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

EPDM / PDM

Hydraulic modeling tools (Hysan/Dynasty/Easy5)

3D CAD drawings

Job description

Prince Industries LLC is seeking a Hydraulic Design Engineer to contribute hands-on engineering for hydraulic products and systems. This role focuses on design, testing, and development of existing products and new development under senior guidance.

You will work with manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, and customers in a collaborative, small-company environment, applying a solid hydraulic/mechanical design background and CAD skills.