Hydraulic Systems Engineer

Hydra-Power Systems, Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydra-Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop complete hydraulic solutions from sales descriptions and sketches, including hydraulic and electrical circuit design, mechanical design, and component selection.

The role focuses on translating customer data into robust, manufacturable designs for industrial machinery. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical or electrical engineering background, 5+ years of related experience, and experience with hydraulic manifolds and power

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with 5+ years in a related field.
• CFPS or IFPS certification is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of fluid power, manifolds, and electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Translates data into functional hydraulic machine designs.
• Uses CAD software to document designs with machining, fabrication, and assembly models and drawings.
• Keeps project information organized across data management systems.
• Directs shop personnel in fabrication, assembly, and testing to meet specs.
• Collaborates in a team environment and communicates effectively with customers and coworkers.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

CFPS or IFPS certification (preferred)

Tools

HyDraw

MDtools

Autodesk Vault

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job 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