Hydraulics & Automation Co-op Engineer

Hydrotech; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrotech-Isaacs is seeking an Engineering Co-Op to join the Industrial Hydraulics and Application Engineering team. This role offers hands-on experience in hydraulic systems, electrical controls, system assembly, field service, CAD support, and application engineering.

You will work with experienced engineers and mentors to set goals and track progress throughout the semester. You’ll participate in onboarding, learn hydraulics fundamentals, build product knowledge, and contribute to engineering

Qualifications

• Pursuing associate’s or bachelor's degree inMechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, Fluid Power, or related field.
• Interest in industrial hydraulics, automation, controls, or manufacturing engineering.
• Ability to work full-time during the academic semester following Hydrotech’s co‑op structure.
• Prior hands‑on exposure (labs, projects, fabrication, CAD, shop work) is helpful but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; exposure to AutoCAD/SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in onboarding, safety training, and engineering team introductions.
• Learn foundational hydraulic and fluid power concepts (pressure, flow, schematics, etc.).
• Build knowledge of Hydrotech product lines and common industrial applications.
• Work with an assigned mentor to set goals and track progress throughout the semester.
• Assist in building hydraulic power units, plumbing, hose routing, and system startup.
• Conduct basic inspections, leak checks, and build verification tasks.
• Support electrical panel wiring, continuity checks, and basic troubleshooting.
• Help assemble modular guarding using aluminum framing and layout drawings.
• Document build issues and identify opportunities for standardization and improvement.
• Assist with teardown, inspection, and diagnosis of hydraulic components.
• Observe service calls and support troubleshooting efforts.
• Help collect technical data and document repair findings or system configurations.
• Review hydraulic circuits, update schematics, and assist with concept development.
• Support creation and revision of bills of materials, drawings, and project documents.
• Use vendor sizing tools and configurators for valves, pumps, motors, cylinders, etc.
• Assist with CAD updates (AutoCAD or similar) for schematics and layouts.
• Participate in engineering reviews and technical team discussions.
• Maintain organized files, notes, and engineering documentation.
• Assist with developing templates, checklists, and standard work tools.
• Support internal analysis projects (quote history, costing, design libraries, etc.).
• Present a summary of learning and project contributions at semester’s end

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Engineering Tech/Fluid Power

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Hydrotech-Isaacs is seeking an Engineering Co-Op to join the Industrial Hydraulics and Application Engineering team. This role offers hands-on experience in hydraulic systems, electrical controls, system assembly, field service, CAD support, and application engineering.

You will work with experienced engineers and mentors to set goals and track progress throughout the semester. You’ll participate in onboarding, learn hydraulics fundamentals, build product knowledge, and contribute to engineering