Hydraulic Systems Engineer

Hydra-Power Systems, Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydra-Power Systems, Inc. in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Systems Engineer to translate sales notes and sketches into complete hydraulic and electrical designs, selecting components and creating robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will document with CAD tools, coordinate with shop personnel, and ensure compliance with customer specs while collaborating with engineering and sales teams in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and 5+ years in a related field.
• CFPS or IFPS certification preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of fluid power, manifolds, and electrical control systems.
• Familiarity with HyDraw, MDtools, Autodesk Vault, Inventor, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Translates sales notes, sketches, and customer specs into functional hydraulic machine designs.
• Uses CAD software to document designs via machining, fabrication, and assembly models/drawings.
• Organizes and stores project information across data management systems per department policies.
• Directs and coordinates shop personnel in fabrication, assembly, and testing to meet design/spec requirements.
• Collaborates with team and communicates effectively with customers and coworkers under pressure.

Skills

Hydraulic system design

Electrical system design

CAD drafting

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

HyDraw

MDtools

Autodesk Vault

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Description

Hydra-Power Systems, Inc. is a leading distributor of hydraulic and pneumatic components, specializing in integrated circuit hydraulic manifolds and custom hydraulic power units. With operations in Portland, Oregon, and Birmingham, Alabama, we supply high-quality fluid power components to industry leaders globally. Our dedicated team of in-house engineers and manufacturing professionals provides creative solutions, from one-off custom projects to high-volume OEM production, making us respected innovators in the field.

Position Overview

The Systems Engineer is an individual contributor who is responsible for developing complete, engineered hydraulic solutions from sales descriptions and sketches, including hydraulic and electrical circuit design, mechanical design, and component selection.

Key Responsibilities

• Translates disparate, incomplete data such as sales notes, sketches, and customer specifications, into functional hydraulic machine designs.
• Utilizes a combination of general and specialized CAD software to thoroughly document designs via machining, fabrication, and assembly models and drawings.
• Practices exceptional organization, communication, and storage of project information using multiple data management systems per department policies.
• Directs and coordinates shop personnel in fabrication, assembly, and testing activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and coworkers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will be experienced in hydraulic and/or electrical system design with strong analytical and drafting skills. This person will be adept at working with cross-functional teams to deliver industrial machinery projects on time and under budget. This person will be a strategic problem solver with an ability to prioritize multiple and competing priorities while driving a plan to execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related STEM degree and 5+ years of experience in a related field
• Certified Fluid Power Specialist (CFPS) or International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) certification preferred, but not required
• Strong understanding of fluid power, manifolds, and electrical control systems.
• Familiarity with HyDraw, MDtools, Autodesk Vault, Inventor, and AutoCAD.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds

Industry - Machinery Manufacturing

Employment Type - Full-time, Hybrid

Reporting Structure - Reports to: Engineering Manager