Hydraulic Engineer I

The Hope Group, A SunSource Company; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hope Group, A SunSource Company, is seeking a highly skilled Hydraulic Engineer I to join their team in Northborough, Massachusetts. The role involves designing, developing, and testing hydraulic systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering and strong skills in mechanics and electrical systems. Familiarity with AutoCAD and Inventor is a plus. The company promotes equal opportunity and provides a supportive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• Must interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with project management and budgeting.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test hydraulic systems for various applications.
• Prepare hydraulic and electrical schematics and manuals for startup.
• Provide technical support to clients and resolve issues.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Systems control skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

The Hope Group, a SunSource Company, is New England’s leading provider of fluid power and motion control solutions for OEMs and MROs.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hydraulic Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Hydraulic Engineer I, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and testing hydraulic systems for a variety of applications.

Requirements: Mechanical, electrical, and systems control skills. Cross‑functional experience with engineering, quality, and procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the engineering manager, design, develop, and test hydraulic systems for various applications.
• Plan and execute engineering tasks for project components or moderately complex standalone projects.
• Conduct calculations and simulations to validate system performance.
• Select appropriate materials and develop bills of materials (BOMs), technical drawings, and test plans.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure project success.
• Provide technical support to clients and resolve issues.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate project results.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in hydraulic technology.
• Provide guidance to technicians during fabrication.
• Manage the project schedule, communicate potential delays, and advise with recovery plans.

Essential Functions

• Prepare hydraulic and electrical schematics and develop manuals for startup and maintenance.
• Perform engineering calculations for pressure, flow, and heat removal to support system design.
• Provide layout and schematic drawings to fabrication technicians and for final documentation.
• Contribute to project management by:
  • Monitoring and updating project budgets.
  • Recommending and implementing change orders with customer approval.
  • Coordinating with subcontractors to maintain project schedules.
  • Providing on‑site technical support and field supervision.
  • Maintaining documentation and collecting field test data to meet submittal requirements.
  • Attending project meetings and coordinating with all stakeholders.
  • Supporting proposal development and providing engineering input for assigned projects.
• Offer technical support to sales teams, parts coordinators, shop personnel, and fellow engineers on component selection, system layout, and fabrication practices.
• Assist with part substitutions to meet delivery timelines and troubleshoot issues during testing.
• Follow and support continuous improvement of Business Management System (BMS) procedures and work instructions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering.
• Knowledge interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Inventor is considered an asset.
• Effective communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-VERIFY. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [e-mail] to request reasonable accommodation.