Sr Hydraulic Systems Engineer

Hydra-Power Systems, Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydra-Power Systems, Inc. in Portland, OR, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to design complete hydraulic solutions from sales descriptions and sketches, including hydraulic and electrical circuit design, mechanical design, and component selection.

This role involves mentoring the engineering team, conducting design reviews, supporting sales with hydraulic schematics, and documenting designs with CAD tools while traveling to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 15+ years of related field experience.
• CFPS or IFPS certification preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical expert in hydraulics; mentor engineering team and shop floor technicians.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements and standards via peer reviews and design reviews.
• Support sales by translating data into hydraulic schematics and selecting components.
• Document designs using CAD tools and create machining, fabrication, and assembly drawings.
• Provide technical support during assembly and testing; travel may be required.
• Manage project information across data systems per department policies.
• Collaborate in a team environment and communicate effectively under pressure.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Technical mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

CFPS or IFPS certification preferred

Tools

HyDraw

MDtools

Autodesk Vault

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Description

Hydra-Power Systems, Inc. is a leading distributor of hydraulic and pneumatic components, specializing in integrated circuit hydraulic manifolds and custom hydraulic power units. With operations in Portland, Oregon, and Birmingham, Alabama, we supply high-quality fluid power components to industry leaders globally. Our dedicated team of in-house engineers and manufacturing professionals provides creative solutions, from one-off custom projects to high-volume OEM production, making us respected innovators in the field.

Position Overview

The Senior Systems Engineer is an individual contributor who is responsible for developing complete, engineered hydraulic solutions from sales descriptions and sketches, including hydraulic and electrical circuit design, mechanical design, and component selection.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a technical expert in hydraulics by training and mentoring the engineering team and shop floor technicians
• Ensures that the engineering team’s designs meet customer requirements and engineering standards by conducting peer reviews and participating in design reviews
• Supports sales activities such as proposal efforts by translating disparate, incomplete data into hydraulic schematics, general arrangements, and by selecting components and suppliers
• Utilizes a combination of general and specialized CAD software to thoroughly document designs via machining, fabrication, and assembly models and drawings as necessary
• Provides technical support during assembly and testing to shop personnel and engineers in fabrication, assembly, and testing activities both on the shop floor and onsite at the customer as required (travel may be required)
• Practices exceptional organization, communication, and storage of project information using multiple data management systems per department policies.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and coworkers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will be experienced in hydraulic and/or electrical system design with strong analytical and drafting skills. This person will be adept at working with cross-functional teams delivering industrial machinery projects on time and under budget. This person will be a strategic problem solver with an ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities while driving a plan to execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related STEM degree and 15+ years of experience in a related field
• Certified Fluid Power Specialist (CFPS) or International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) certification preferred, but not required
• Strong understanding of fluid power, manifolds, and electrical control systems.
• Familiarity with HyDraw, MDtools, Autodesk Vault, Inventor, and AutoCAD.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full-time, Hybrid

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Engineering Manager