Principal Fluid Power/OEM Application Engineer

Certified Power Solutions; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Power Solutions is seeking a hydraulic/fluid power engineer to join our team in Minnesota. You will collaborate with customers and sales to capture requirements, develop cost-conscious solutions, and prepare quotes and detailed drawings for complex systems.

The role involves testing and commissioning new installations and producing accurate bills of materials for production release, with travel up to 15% as needed.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in fluid power or college coursework in fluid power.
• 2+ years of vehicle or industrial systems engineering experience.
• Fluent in SolidWorks and AutoCAD; proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers and sales to determine requirements.
• Develop solutions considering cost and delivery requirements.
• Provide quotes and drawings in line with the complexity of the system.
• Test and commission new systems with customers.
• Create drawings and bills of materials for production release.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year technical degree in fluid power

College degree with fluid power coursework

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY

Contributes to a positive working culture, builds strong relationships, and lives out the values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

Description

JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY

Contributes to a positive working culture, builds strong relationships, and lives out the values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with customers and sales to determine requirements
• Develop solutions considering cost and delivery requirements
• Provide quotes and drawings in line wit h the complexity of the system
• Work with customers to test and commission new systems
• Complete necessary drawings and bills of material for production release

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Competencies

• Demonstrates a detailed knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical engineering principles and supports the development of these within peers.
• Open minded problem solver
• Fosters an environment of innovation and creativity while delivering solutions to market.
• Can break large projects into tasks and monitor progress. Executes projects to the plan. Communicates roadblocks and minimizes impact to timelines.
• Builds strong relationships with team and customers
• Listens and seeks to understand ideas of other people
• Effectively communicates complex ideas

Physical And Mental Demands

Working Environment

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree in Fluid power, College degree with fluid power course work, or 3-5 years fluid power applications experience
• 2+ years of vehicle systems or industrial systems engineering
• Fluent in SolidWorks and Auto Cad
• Competent with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel domestically up to 15%