Hydraulic Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking a Hydraulics Systems Designer to own hydraulic systems and test circuits for factory equipment across multiple plants. This role offers autonomy to bring in-house essential hydraulic design work and drive upgrades with strong cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead projects from concept to completion, partner with mechanical, controls, and electrical engineers, and support plant upgrades while maintaining accountability and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• At least five years designing hydraulic equipment for manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Hands-on CAD experience; SolidWorks preferred; ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Strong AutoCAD experience creating and interpreting hydraulic drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and coordinate stakeholders.
• Degree not required if hands-on experience and technical capability exist.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of hydraulic systems and test circuits for industrial equipment.
• Create hydraulic drawings and design documentation for build, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Lead hydraulic projects from requirements through execution and completion.
• Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and electrical teams for integrated solutions.
• Support hydraulic upgrades across plants and ensure on-time delivery with ownership.

Skills

Hydraulic system design

CAD software (SolidWorks)

AutoCAD

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Experience-based qualification (degree not required)

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.