Hydraulic Filtration Engineer — Product Innovation & Development

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time away

Parental leave

Job summary

Donaldson Company in Bloomington, IN is seeking a senior engineer to drive hydraulic filtration solutions from concept through production release. You will translate customer requirements into clear performance targets and technical proposals while leading cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Engineering, plus staying current on emerging hydraulic technologies. A B.E. in engineering and 3+ years of engineering experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience with hydraulic systems.
• Filtration knowledge or industry experience.
• Background in automotive, heavy equipment, or mobile machinery.
• Familiarity with APQP or similar structured product development processes.
• Experience working within IATF or ISO/TS certified systems.
• Strong collaboration skills, self-motivation, and professional confidence.
• Effective communication skills across all levels, including customer-facing interactions.
• Demonstrated project management capability.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer-focused innovation by applying advanced engineering tools and methods to develop hydraulic filtration solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into clear product concepts, performance targets, and technical proposals.
• Lead product development from design and analysis through validation, testing, and production release.
• Support existing products through design updates, material changes, and continuous improvement activities.
• Manage test programs to ensure products meet performance, durability, and regulatory expectations.
• Provide design guidance to internal teams and OEM customers throughout the development cycle.
• Identify new technology opportunities and support Donaldson’s intellectual property strategy.
• Stay current on emerging hydraulic technologies, materials, and industry standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Engineering through customer visits and technical consultations.
• Educate others on filtration principles and tools as part of a market-leading organization.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Job description

Donaldson Company in Bloomington, IN is seeking a senior engineer to drive hydraulic filtration solutions from concept through production release. You will translate customer requirements into clear performance targets and technical proposals while leading cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Engineering, plus staying current on emerging hydraulic technologies. A B.E. in engineering and 3+ years of engineering experience are required.