Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems Engineer (CAD)

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York is seeking an experienced Fluid Power Engineer to design hydraulic and pneumatic systems for custom capital equipment and automation platforms. You will support conceptual design, develop schematics, ensure safety, and collaborate with controls for seamless integration.

The role requires 3+ years in fluid design/manufacturing engineering, strong CAD skills, and proficiency with Autodesk Suite. Domestic travel may be involved; a BS in engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline, or technical degree with equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in fluid design/manufacturing engineering/machine design required.
• Construction / Machinery Project Management experience leading teams & managing vendors as a project manager and/or project team leader
• Ability to successfully lead and drive change on multiple projects
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project
• Proficiency with Autodesk Suite (AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault) or 3D modelling software packages
• Basic knowledge of robotics (Fanuc/Yaskawa/Kuka/Nachi)
• Proactive individual capable of independently managing and completing projects with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with designing/programming/troubleshooting PLC Hardware & Software (i.e. Control Logix 5000, Factory Talk Studio, etc.)
• The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Aptitude of making decisions involving varied levels of risk and ambiguity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail in a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic and pneumatic systems for custom capital equipment and automation platforms.
• Support conceptual design and development of proprietary equipment under senior guidance.
• Develop and maintain hydraulic/pneumatic schematics and layouts per standards and codes.
• Ensure safety: containment, energy isolation, fail-safe features.
• Perform sizing and performance calculations to ensure reliability.
• Select fluid power components based on performance, reliability and lifecycle cost.
• Diagnose and resolve hydraulic/pneumatic/issues during build, commissioning, and operation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to evaluate components and support system performance.
• Develop and improve standardized designs, specs, and best practices for fluid power.
• Collaborate with Controls Engineers for integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Create/revise 3D CAD models and drawings for design, fabrication, assembly.
• Participate in design reviews, functional verification, and issue mitigation.
• Contribute to risk assessments and mitigation actions.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation and training materials.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing and fabrication teams.
• Assist with equipment testing and performance evaluations; document results.
• Support data collection related to cost, materials, and labor for continuous improvement.
• Ensure project documentation is captured, maintained, and stored digitally.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, maintenance, procurement, quality, and operations.
• Work independently and in teams to meet goals and schedules.
• Communicate clearly with peers, supervisors, and partner teams.
• Meet or exceed project performance, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Ability to work independently or in groups.

Skills

Fluid design

System sizing

Root-cause analysis

Engineering documentation

Project management

3D CAD modeling

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical

Tools

Autodesk Suite

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

PLC knowledge (Control Logix)

Job description

Jobtailor in New York is seeking an experienced Fluid Power Engineer to design hydraulic and pneumatic systems for custom capital equipment and automation platforms. You will support conceptual design, develop schematics, ensure safety, and collaborate with controls for seamless integration.

The role requires 3+ years in fluid design/manufacturing engineering, strong CAD skills, and proficiency with Autodesk Suite. Domestic travel may be involved; a BS in engineering is preferred.