Hydraulic Engineer

Cindavi; Illinois; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lump-sum relocation

Remote work arrangement

Occasional travel

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking a Hydraulics Systems Designer to own the hydraulic systems and test circuits behind critical factory equipment. This role offers remote work from the Midwest and a direct line to upgrades across multiple plants, with strong accountability from concept through completion.

You will design and develop hydraulic systems, create clear drawings and documentation, and lead projects with minimal supervision while collaborating with mechanical, controls, and electrical engineers to

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing hydraulic equipment for manufacturing/factory environments.
• Hands-on CAD experience; SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong AutoCAD skills for hydraulic drawings.
• Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate stakeholders.
• Degree not required with relevant hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of hydraulic systems and test circuits for industrial equipment.
• Create hydraulic drawings and documentation to support build, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Lead hydraulic-focused projects from requirements through execution and completion.
• Partner with mechanical, controls, and electrical engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support hydraulic upgrades at plants and ensure on-time delivery with minimal supervision.

Skills

Hydraulic system design

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing environment experience

Problem solving

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Work remotely from anywhere in the Midwest while owning high-impact hydraulic design projects that improve the factory equipment behind modern manufacturing.

About the Position:

We are hiring a Hydraulics Systems Designer to take ownership of the hydraulic systems and test circuits behind critical factory equipment. This is an opportunity to bring essential design work in-house, make a visible impact on machine upgrades across multiple plants, and help projects move faster with stronger accountability from concept through completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the design and development of hydraulic systems and test circuits for industrial, factory-based equipment.
• Create clear, accurate hydraulic drawings and design documentation that support build, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Lead hydraulic-focused projects from initial requirements through execution, coordination, and completion.
• Partner closely with mechanical, controls, and electrical engineering teammates to deliver integrated machine solutions.
• Support hydraulic upgrades at plants and help ensure projects are delivered on time, with strong technical ownership and minimal supervision.

Qualilfications:

• At least five years of experience designing hydraulic equipment for manufacturing, industrial, or other factory environments.
• Hands-on CAD experience, with SolidWorks experience preferred and the ability to learn new design tools quickly.
• Strong AutoCAD experience creating and interpreting hydraulic drawings.
• A demonstrated ability to lead projects, coordinate technical stakeholders, and keep work moving toward completion.
• A degree is not required when supported by the relevant hands-on experience and technical capability.

Why Join Us

This is more than a design seat. You will have the autonomy to own meaningful hydraulic work that has historically been outsourced, while gaining a strong cross-functional platform to lead projects and grow your influence. We offer a remote work arrangement, a base salary of $120,000 to $140,000, lump-sum relocation support for the right candidate, and occasional travel of approximately one week per quarter.