Mechanical Designer - Fluid & Hydraulic Systems

Ascential Technologies; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascential Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in hydraulic systems to design and optimize automation equipment. You will develop hydraulic circuits, select components, and create 3D models for manufacturability.

You will collaborate with project engineers and cross‑functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and safety standards, while adhering to schedules and Burke Porter guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design for automation equipment, specializing in hydraulic systems.
• Strong proficiency in 3D SolidWorks.
• Experience with hydraulic components and system design.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic circuits and systems using AUTOCAD CAD software.
• Research technical information concerning purchased components and document in the BOM.
• Produce mechanical solid models using SOLIDWORKS to position hydraulic components for plumbing.
• Specify manifolds to reduce costs and improve hydraulic performance.
• Select proper hydraulic conductors including tubing, pipes, hoses, fittings, with pressure/flow considerations.
• Take directions from the project engineer to meet design/function requirements and schedules.
• Ensure plumbing methods are cost-effective and designs are manufacturable.
• Meet with Customer representatives to review and modify design functionality.
• Ensure compliance with Burke Porter Standards, industry engineering standards, and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.

Skills

Hydraulic design

3D SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with customers

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Details

Description

Essential Job Functions

• Possesses in-depth technical knowledge of industrial and mobile hydraulic components and systems, e.g., pumps, motors, valves, proportional control, cylinders, filtration, heating, cooling, etc.
• Design hydraulic circuits and systems using AUTOCAD CAD software.
• Research technical information concerning purchased components, specify and document accordingly within the design bill of materials.
• Produce mechanical solid models using SOLIDWORKS CAD software in order properly position hydraulic components for ease of plumbing.
• Specify the utilization of manifolds when advantageous to do so, e.g., lower plumbing costs, superior hydraulic performance, etc.
• Capability of specifying proper hydraulic conductors including tubing, pipe, hoses, fittings, etc. Specification includes accommodating required pressure rating, flow velocities, pressure drops, seal types, etc.
• Take technical directions from the project engineer in order to produce designs that function as required, complete designs within the project schedule and within the quoted amount of hours.
• Must be familiar with plumbing methods such that designs can be plumbed in a cost-effective manner.
• Meet with Customer representatives as required to review and modify design functionality.
• Ensure compliance with Burke Porter Standards, industry engineering standards, and safety/ergonomic guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design for automation equipment, specializing in hydraulic systems and fluid power cooling.
• Strong proficiency in 3D SolidWorks software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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