Senior Mechanical Engineer – Fluid Power & Mechanical Systems

HRU-Tech; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HRU-Tech is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer focusing on fluid power and mechanical systems. You will design, analyze, and support hydraulic and pneumatic solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

The role requires hands-on CAD work, system sizing, component selection, and reliable documentation. Remote work is possible after onboarding, with up to 25% travel and initial onsite

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid power systems.
• Experience using a professional 3D CAD platform (Creo or CATIA preferred).
• Ability to independently manage engineering assignments with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related systems for heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Support design, integration, and modification of components and systems for new and existing platforms.
• Perform engineering calculations, investigations, and analysis per standards.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and feasibility.
• Prepare engineering layouts, drawings, BOMs, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers; provide timely technical support.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

3+ years experience

3D CAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

CATIA

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer — Fluid Power & Mechanical Systems

Work Arrangement

• Remote: Position may work remotely after completing the first week onsite.
• Initial Onsite Requirement: First week onsite for onboarding and integration.
• Travel: Up to 25%.
• Openings: 2

Position Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will design, analyze, develop, integrate, and support functional, reliable, and cost-effective mechanical systems for heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment.

This position has a particular focus on fluid power and mechanical systems, including hydraulic and pneumatic applications. Responsibilities may include system design, component selection, system integration, engineering analysis, CAD development, troubleshooting, product documentation, and production support.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of related engineering experience and be capable of independently executing technical assignments while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and other business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related systems for heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Support the design, development, integration, and modification of components and systems for new and existing vehicle platforms.
• Perform engineering calculations, investigations, and technical analysis in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and technical feasibility.
• Perform engineering analysis to support component selection, system sizing, integration, and material selection.
• Utilize analytical and mathematical approaches to calculate or model system performance and optimize designs.
• Prepare and review engineering layouts, drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Utilize 3D CAD tools to develop and modify mechanical designs.
• Support product changes through established engineering change and documentation processes.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and other technical issues.
• Provide timely technical assistance for production and business continuity needs.
• Analyze issues reported to Engineering and communicate technical findings, recommendations, and status.
• Manage individual projects, portions of larger projects, or multiple concurrent engineering assignments.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines, manufacturing teams, business stakeholders, customers, and external suppliers.
• Maintain project documentation supporting engineering analysis, research, design decisions, and historical records.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, presentations, and other engineering documentation.
• Provide guidance or mentorship to entry-level engineers, designers, or technicians working on common projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Fluid Power & Mechanical Systems Expertise

Relevant experience may include:

• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Fluid power systems
• Pumps, valves, cylinders, actuators, accumulators, or related components
• Hydraulic or pneumatic component selection
• Mechanical system design
• System sizing and engineering analysis
• System integration
• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• Production engineering support
• Mobile equipment, automotive, heavy-vehicle, off-highway, or similar mechanical applications

Candidates are not required to have experience across every listed area. Relevant experience in one or more applicable fluid power or mechanical engineering functions may be considered.

Engineering Design & Documentation

• Proficiency with a professional 3D CAD system.
• Creo or CATIA experience preferred; equivalent 3D CAD platforms may also be considered.
• Experience creating or modifying engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and Bills of Material.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawing standards and design criteria.
• Experience supporting product changes through established engineering change and documentation processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of related engineering experience.
• Relevant experience designing, developing, analyzing, integrating, troubleshooting, or supporting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or related systems.
• Experience using a professional 3D CAD platform.
• Ability to independently manage engineering assignments and solve technical problems with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, or other fluid power systems.
• Mechanical knowledge of automotive, heavy-vehicle, off-highway equipment, mobile equipment, or related systems.
• Experience with Creo or CATIA.
• Experience creating engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, and BOMs.
• Experience with component selection, system integration, engineering changes, troubleshooting, or production support.

Key Competencies

Fluid Power & Mechanical Systems: Applies engineering principles to the design, selection, integration, analysis, and troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

Mechanical Design & Analysis: Uses calculations, modeling, engineering analysis, and sound design practices to develop systems that meet performance, safety, reliability, and cost requirements.

Independent Technical Execution: Effectively manages multiple engineering assignments, solves technical problems with limited supervision, and provides timely support for production and business continuity needs.

Technical Problem Solving: Investigates engineering and production issues, identifies root causes, develops potential solutions, and supports implementation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and business stakeholders to execute projects and resolve technical issues.

Engineering Documentation: Creates and maintains accurate engineering drawings, layouts, specifications, BOMs, reports, and project documentation.

Communication & Leadership: Clearly communicates technical information and provides guidance or mentorship to entry-level engineers, designers, or technicians when appropriate.