Hydraulic Design Engineer – HPUs & Systems

YBI Recruiting; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and pet insurance

Wellness program

Fitness club subsidies

Job summary

IFP Motion Solutions Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to design and develop hydraulic power units (HPUs), valves and manifolds, and complete hydraulic systems from concept through production.

You will work hands-on in SolidWorks and collaborate with engineering teams and the shop floor to deliver quality designs. Responsibilities include modeling, GD&T application, component sizing, and supporting prototyping, testing, and validation.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years mechanical design engineering experience, or equivalent with hydraulic background.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and producing production-ready drawings.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic principles and components.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hydraulic power units (HPUs), valves, manifolds, and complete systems from concept to production.
• Create and maintain 3D models, detailed part drawings, and assemblies in SolidWorks.
• Apply GD&T to ensure manufacturability and proper fit.
• Select hydraulic components and size systems to meet performance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and shop floor to resolve design issues.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation, and revise designs accordingly.
• Maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, and revision control.

Skills

Mechanical design

Hydraulic systems

GD&T

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

Job description

IFP Motion Solutions Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to design and develop hydraulic power units (HPUs), valves and manifolds, and complete hydraulic systems from concept through production.

You will work hands-on in SolidWorks and collaborate with engineering teams and the shop floor to deliver quality designs. Responsibilities include modeling, GD&T application, component sizing, and supporting prototyping, testing, and validation.