Hydraulic Product Development Engineer

Texas-Hydraulics; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer

FSA options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Oilgear seeks a New Product Development Engineer in Traverse City, MI to tackle complex hydraulic power challenges. You will design hydraulic pumps and valves, craft precise CAD models and drawings, and perform CFD/FEA analyses to optimize performance.

Role blends hands-on production involvement with customer collaboration, which may require travel. A mechanical engineering degree and 3+ years in fluid power design are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of fluid power design experience preferred.
• Proven track record of successful engineering projects.
• Knowledge of hydraulic system principles and pump design.
• Experience with CFD/FEA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hydraulic pumps and valves.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Run CFD/FEA simulations to validate designs.
• Develop and test prototypes and procedures.
• Collaborate with production and vendors to ensure quality.
• Support continuous improvement and IP portfolio.

Skills

Fluid power design

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

CFD

FEA

Job description

Oilgear seeks a New Product Development Engineer in Traverse City, MI to tackle complex hydraulic power challenges. You will design hydraulic pumps and valves, craft precise CAD models and drawings, and perform CFD/FEA analyses to optimize performance.

Role blends hands-on production involvement with customer collaboration, which may require travel. A mechanical engineering degree and 3+ years in fluid power design are preferred.