Mechanical Engineer - Fluid Power Specialty

Scot Forge Company; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Profit Sharing Bonus

Design and improve critical equipment

Hydraulic systems exposure

Collaborative engineering environment

Benefits package

Job summary

Scot Forge is seeking a Fluid Power Engineer to design, develop and improve hydraulic and mechanical systems for our manufacturing operations. You will work on new equipment and upgrades to existing assets to boost reliability, safety and performance in a 100% employee-owned environment.

In this role you will create hydraulic schematics, 3D CAD models, and drawings, while collaborating with Operations, Maintenance and external vendors to implement solutions across heavy industrial equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic and mechanical systems for manufacturing equipment and facility operations.
• Define equipment requirements, specifications, and performance criteria for new and existing machinery.
• Develop hydraulic schematics, control logic, and fluid power circuits.
• Create SolidWorks models, assemblies, layouts, and engineering drawings.
• Support equipment troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and root cause analysis.
• Research and implement new technologies, processes, and equipment solutions; support machine control programming and system integration activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors on equipment improvement projects.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical systems

SolidWorks

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Design Critical Equipment. Improve Reliability. Drive Manufacturing Innovation.

Scot Forge is seeking a Fluid Power Engineer to join our engineering team.

This role is responsible for designing, developing, and improving hydraulic and mechanical systems that support Scot Forge's manufacturing operations. Working on both new equipment and upgrades to existing assets, you will help improve reliability, safety, quality, and operational performance across a wide range of heavy industrial equipment.

If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, working with large-scale manufacturing systems, and seeing your designs implemented in the field, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact in a 100% employee-owned company.

Why Join Scot Forge?

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Opportunity to design and improve critical manufacturing equipment
• Exposure to large-scale hydraulic, forging, heat treat, and machining systems
• Collaborative engineering environment with hands-on project involvement
• Comprehensive benefits package

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Our products support critical industries including energy, transportation, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, aerospace, and national defense.

From components used in mining equipment and energy infrastructure to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, Scot Forge produces forged solutions for some of the world's most demanding environments.

What You'll Do

As a Fluid Power Engineer, you will:

• Design hydraulic and mechanical systems for manufacturing equipment and facility operations
• Define equipment requirements, specifications, and performance criteria for new and existing machinery
• Develop hydraulic schematics, control logic, and fluid power circuits
• Create SolidWorks models, assemblies, layouts, and engineering drawings
• Support equipment troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and root cause analysis
• Research and implement new technologies, processes, and equipment solutionsSupport machine control programming and system integration activities
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors on equipment improvement projects

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Hands-on approach with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical creativity
• Excellent communication, organization, and project coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized coursework or experience in Fluid Power Engineering
• Experience designing hydraulic systems for industrial or manufacturing equipment
• Experience with machine controls and automation systems
• Experience within forging, metals, machining, heavy equipment, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting capital equipment projects and equipment upgrades

Work Environment

• Combination of office-based engineering and manufacturing-floor support
• Occasional work in production environments during equipment installations, startups, shutdowns, and troubleshooting activities
• Exposure to industrial equipment, overhead cranes, forklifts, heat, cold, dust, noise, and manufacturing hazards
• Occasional climbing, lifting, bending, crawling, and work around high-pressure hydraulic systems
• Required use of appropriate PPE in manufacturing areas

Additional Requirements

• Other duties as assigned
• Must be able to work safely in both office and industrial manufacturing environments

Compensation

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HSA), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.