Hydraulics Engineer

Jobot; Jeffersontown (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

3–4 weeks PTO

Flexible schedule/work hours

Bonus potential

Promotion within 6 months

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Industrial Hydraulics Application Engineer to support the development and delivery of custom hydraulic and fluid power solutions. You will work with customers, sales, engineering, and production teams from initial requirements through design, testing, startup, and commissioning.

The role offers career growth, overtime pay, generous PTO, a flexible schedule, and bonus potential. Bachelor-level engineering and 2+ years hydraulics experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Power, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience with industrial hydraulics, fluid power, or hydraulic system design.
• Ability to read and develop hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers and internal teams to define hydraulic system requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Design and review hydraulic circuits, schematics, and system layouts.
• Size and select pumps, valves, actuators, accumulators, filtration, and other hydraulic components.
• Develop bills of materials, conceptual designs, and technical information for project proposals.
• Support testing, validation, system modifications, and design improvements.

Skills

Hydraulic schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fluid Power

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Industrial Hydraulics Application Engineer | Design Custom Fluid Power Solutions | $80K–$130K + Limited Travel

Salary: $80,000 - $130,000 per year

We are seeking an Industrial Hydraulics Application Engineer to support the development and delivery of custom hydraulic and fluid power solutions. This position works closely with customers, sales, engineering, and production teams to develop hydraulic systems from initial application requirements through design, testing, startup, and commissioning.

Why join us?

• Helping to grow the hydraulics/fluid power division
• Expecting to promote a manager within the next 6 months
• Overtime pay available
• 3-4 weeks PTO offered
• Flexible schedule/work hours available
• Bonus potential

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Work with customers and internal teams to define hydraulic system requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Design and review hydraulic circuits, schematics, and system layouts.
• Size and select pumps, valves, actuators, accumulators, filtration, and other hydraulic components.
• Develop bills of materials, conceptual designs, and technical information for project proposals.
• Support testing, validation, system modifications, and design improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Power, or a related experience.
• 2+ years of experience with industrial hydraulics, fluid power, or hydraulic system design.
• Ability to read and develop hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering/design software.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.