Hydraulic Test Engineer – Validation & Data Analysis

Cintal, Inc.; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays per year

2 weeks of paid time off per year

Access to medical insurance, including

Eligibility for life insurance and dis

Job summary

Cintal, Inc. is actively seeking a hydraulic test engineer to perform component and system testing, set up and maintain test equipment, and analyze results to support product development.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background with 2+ years in hydraulic testing, strong troubleshooting and data reporting skills, and experience in lab or R&D settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of testing, validation, or hydraulic systems experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulic components and test equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, data analysis, and reporting skills.
• Experience in laboratory, manufacturing, or R&D environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute hydraulic component and system validation testing.
• Develop and follow test procedures and standards.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot test equipment.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data.
• Investigate failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Document test results and prepare technical reports.
• Support product development, verification, and design improvements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and performance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.

Skills

Hydraulic systems testing

Test equipment setup

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Mechanical systems knowledge

Product validation

Documentation/reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

2+ years of testing/validation/hydraulic systems experience

Knowledge of hydraulic components and test equipment

Tools

LabVIEW

DAQ systems

Job description

Cintal, Inc. is actively seeking a hydraulic test engineer to perform component and system testing, set up and maintain test equipment, and analyze results to support product development.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background with 2+ years in hydraulic testing, strong troubleshooting and data reporting skills, and experience in lab or R&D settings.