Hydraulic Validation Engineer III - R&D Testing

Cintal, Inc.; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays per year

2 weeks of paid time off per year

Medical insurance (including dental &;

Job summary

Cintal, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical/ Hydraulic Validation Engineer to perform validation testing of hydraulic systems and components, develop test plans, and analyze data to verify performance.

The role supports product development and design verification, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability. The candidate will document results, prepare reports, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, or related field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in hydraulic systems, validation, testing, or product development.
• Experience with hydraulic components, test equipment, and data analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical documentation skills.
• Experience working in lab, R&D, or manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydraulic system and component validation testing.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures.
• Analyze test data and evaluate system performance.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and mechanical issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Document test results and prepare technical reports.
• Support product development and design validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for products and testing processes.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Validation testing

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Technical documentation

Troubleshooting

Test equipment setup

Measurements & instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Agricultural Engineering

Related Engineering field

Tools

DAQ systems

Lab instrumentation

CAD knowledge

Job description

Cintal, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical/ Hydraulic Validation Engineer to perform validation testing of hydraulic systems and components, develop test plans, and analyze data to verify performance.

The role supports product development and design verification, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability. The candidate will document results, prepare reports, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to safety and quality standards.