Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Hydraulic Systems Design

Superior Sales & Service; Plattsmouth (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

2 weeks paid time off

All benefits available after a probab…

Job summary

Superior Sales & Service designs and manufactures specialized railroad equipment worldwide. We are seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of mobile hydraulic systems in a hands-on, senior-level role that blends creativity with technical precision.

In this role you will lead hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control system design for mobile equipment, oversee installations, train production staff, support manufacturing, troubleshoot complex issues, and approve drawings and

Qualifications

• This is not an entry-level position.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical engineering experience in equipment design.
• Expert-level SolidWorks skills - this is a core requirement.
• Proven experience with hydraulic systems; familiarity with pneumatic and electrical controls.
• Experience with engines, pumps, motors, and valves.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Familiarity with control systems like Parker IQan, Hydac, or Danfoss Plus One is a plus.
• Preferred: BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems for mobile equipment.
• Oversee product installations and train production staff.
• Provide direct support to manufacturing and fabrication teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex product issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure quality and performance.
• Approve technical drawings and specifications.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Troubleshooting

Communication

Multitasking

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Parker IQan

Hydac

Danfoss Plus One

Job description

Superior Sales & Service designs and manufactures specialized railroad equipment worldwide. We are seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of mobile hydraulic systems in a hands-on, senior-level role that blends creativity with technical precision.

In this role you will lead hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control system design for mobile equipment, oversee installations, train production staff, support manufacturing, troubleshoot complex issues, and approve drawings and