Hydraulic Engineer II
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Job Location:
Fenton, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Hydraulic Engineer II
Beckwood headquartered in Fenton Missouri is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of custom hydraulic presses and automation equipment and is seeking aHydraulic Engineer II to join our engineering team and play a key role in designing and developing hydraulic systems for advanced manufacturing this role you will design hydraulic circuits create schematics and 3D models select components and develop manufacturing documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring complex machinery from concept to production.
You will work closely with production controls engineers vendors and customers to ensure hydraulic systems are reliable manufacturable and aligned with project requirements. This position offers the opportunity to apply both mechanical and fluid power expertise while contributing to innovative equipment used across a wide range of industries.
Benefits & Perks of Beckwood:
Beckwood offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Bi-annual bonus potential
- A team-focused culture with catered lunches team-building activities and employee engagement events
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:
- Health insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Parental leave
- Flexible PTO and sick time
- 401(k) with employer contribution
What Youll Be Doing:
Hydraulic Engineers are responsible for designing analyzing and implementing hydraulic systems and powered motion solutions for a variety of industrial machinery. This role includes developing hydraulic schematics selecting and specifying components creating and maintaining 3D models and manufacturing drawings and documenting hydraulic designs of normal to increasing complexity. Work is performed with moderate to light supervision.
- Must be comfortable working with production team members to implement their designs
- Structural/ Support Structures
- Design weldments and sub-structures to support hydraulic systems and components
- Apply proven structural and manufacturing principles with consideration for cost schedule and manufacturability
- Create and maintain manufacturing drawings for weldments and machined components
- Demonstrate a working understanding of machining processes and tolerancing requirements
- Perform basic FEA setup and interpret results to validate designs
- Generate bills of material (BOMs) and upload to the ERP system
- Hydraulic
- Design simple to increasingly complex hydraulic circuits using current fluid power principles
- Create hydraulic/pneumatic schematics for these circuits and be able to implement them into the mechanical design of the machine.
- Select appropriate pumps fittings hoses valve bodies etc. based on application and availability
- Generate bill of material (BOM) and upload to ERP system
- GD&T
- Understand different dimensioning and tolerancing methods on prints
- Interpret tolerance stack-ups and effects
- Understand and minimize cost implications of tolerance and machining methods
- Design Review
- Proof designs created by less experienced engineers or in peer review
- Receive and incorporate feedback in designs based on peer review
- Participate in design review meetings drill downs etc.
- Make sure all criteria are met by comparing specifications and quotes to design
- Be able to troubleshoot hydraulic systems during startup with a Controls Engineer
- Communication
- Work with production leads during start-up of new projects
- Keep management informed of project progress
- Work to meet milestone deadlines
- Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines
- Effectively participate in meetings with customers
- Work collaboratively with non-engineering departments (Purchasing Sales Estimating Service Production)
- Develop mentoring skills to help promote and grow knowledge and skill sets within the engineering team.
- Communicate effectively with vendors to solve problems and improve designs as required.
- Support Service team with warranty and non-warranty troubleshooting as required
Qualifications
What Were Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in a technical discipline most commonly Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- 57 years of relevant industry experience may be considered in place of a bachelors degree
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software is required
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
Key Skills & Attributes:
Successful candidates typically demonstrate:
- Creativity and innovative thinking when approaching technical challenges
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Clear transparent and professional communication
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Positive respectful and professional attitude
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality work
- Self-motivation and the ability to take initiative with minimal supervision
Work Environment
This position is primarily based in a professional office environment but includes occasional time in the manufacturing facility to support projects and collaborate with production teams. While in the plant employees may be exposed to typical manufacturing conditions such as machinery operation and moderate noise levels.
Physical Demands
This role primarily operates in a professional office environment requiring the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while occasionally moving about to access office equipment and files. Additionally the position occasionally requires moving throughout the manufacturing floor to position oneself for equipment inspection or maintenance. This includes ascending/descending and working atop ladders or elevated platforms as well as accessing machinery at varying heights including ground level.
About Beckwood
Established in 1976 Beckwood is a world leader in hydraulic and servo-electric presses automation equipment and advanced manufacturing solutions.
Our machinery helps companies across the globe produce the products we rely on every dayfrom airplanes to pacemakers and everything in between. Our work supports industries that make the world smarter faster healthier and safer.
Our people are the heartbeat of our organization. We bring a can-do attitude creative thinking and a passion for solving complex challenges. Were competitive collaborative and fun-lovingwith a relentless focus on customer success.
Learn more about our culture at are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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