Hydraulics Engineer – Forging Systems & Reliability

Precision Castparts Corp.; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Paid time off 120 hours/year

Ten holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Hydraulics Engineer to design, maintain, optimize, troubleshoot, and ensure the reliability of hydraulic systems across forging operations and manufacturing equipment.

The role collaborates with manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, quality, and operations to improve equipment performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include system sizing, schematics, P&IDs, performance analysis, and leading root-cause investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline required
• 3+ years of experience in forging, metals manufacturing, steel processing, foundry, heavy industrial, or similar manufacturing environments
• 3+ years of experience designing, maintaining, troubleshooting, or optimizing industrial hydraulic systems in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
• Experience supporting industrial equipment such as forging presses, stamping presses, heavy machinery, steel processing equipment, or other large-scale manufacturing systems
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or equivalent engineering tools
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability methodologies
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and provide hands-on support on the production floor
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic system design principles, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanical systems
• Experience with hydraulic components including pumps, cylinders, servo valves, proportional valves, accumulators, filtration systems, and pressure control devices
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled hydraulic systems and industrial automation

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize hydraulic systems used in forging presses, manipulators, material handling equipment, heat treat systems, and other manufacturing equipment
• Perform hydraulic system sizing, analysis, and performance evaluations for pumps, cylinders, accumulators, valves, reservoirs, filtration systems, and fluid distribution networks
• Develop and maintain hydraulic schematics, equipment specifications, P&IDs, engineering drawings, and technical documentation
• Analyze hydraulic system performance, including pressure, flow, temperature, contamination control, energy consumption, and cycle times
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for hydraulic equipment failures, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Support preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs for hydraulic systems throughout the facility
• Partner with maintenance personnel to improve equipment uptime, reduce downtime, and increase system reliability
• Manage hydraulic system upgrades, retrofits, rebuilds, and capital improvement projects from concept through implementation
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to hydraulic circuits, controls, filtration systems, and component selection to enhance performance and reduce operating costs
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new production equipment and hydraulic systems
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and operations teams to improve productivity, process consistency, equipment performance, and workplace safety
• Conduct failure investigations and reliability assessments using root cause analysis, FMEA, and other engineering methodologies
• Develop equipment standards, maintenance procedures, operating instructions, and training materials related to hydraulic systems
• Work with suppliers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to specify, procure, and support hydraulic components and systems
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, environmental requirements, and company standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost reduction, and operational excellence
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Hydraulic system design

Troubleshooting

Reliability engineering

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

PLC/Automation knowledge

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Hydraulics Engineer to design, maintain, optimize, troubleshoot, and ensure the reliability of hydraulic systems across forging operations and manufacturing equipment.

The role collaborates with manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, quality, and operations to improve equipment performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include system sizing, schematics, P&IDs, performance analysis, and leading root-cause investigations.