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Engineer II- Hydraulic Applications


Job Location:

Bloomington, IN - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 76400 - 105050
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Donaldson is committed to solving the worlds most complex filtration challenges. Together we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn effect change and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

As an Engineer II Hydraulic Applications at Donaldson Company you will help shape the next generation of hydraulic filtration solutions used across construction agricultural and heavy mobile equipment. Youll lead engineering initiatives from early concept through production release collaborate directly with OEM customers and support existing product platforms. Donaldsons broad product portfolio and global reach provide exceptional opportunities to deepen your technical expertise and grow your career.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Drive customerfocused innovation by applying advanced engineering tools and methods to develop hydraulic filtration solutions.

  • Translate customer requirements into clear product concepts performance targets and technical proposals.

  • Lead product development from design and analysis through validation testing and production release.

  • Support existing products through design updates material changes and continuous improvement activities.

  • Manage test programs to ensure products meet performance durability and regulatory expectations.

  • Provide design guidance to internal teams and OEM customers throughout the development cycle.

  • Identify new technology opportunities and support Donaldsons intellectual property strategy.

  • Stay current on emerging hydraulic technologies materials and industry standards.

  • Collaborate crossfunctionally with Sales Marketing Manufacturing and Engineering through customer visits and technical consultations.

  • Educate others on filtration principles and tools as part of a marketleading organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering

  • 3 years of professional engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with hydraulic systems

  • Filtration knowledge or industry experience

  • Background in automotive heavy equipment or mobile machinery

  • Familiarity with APQP or similar structured product development processes

  • Experience working within IATF or ISO/TS certified systems

  • Strong collaboration skills selfmotivation and professional confidence

  • Effective communication skills across all levels including customerfacing interactions

  • Demonstrated project management capability

TRAVEL: Up to 15% (primarily U.S. with occasional international travel)

Annual Salary Range: $76400 - $105050 annually. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to applicable work experience training education performance.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits retirement plan (401k) paid time away paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

  • Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g. H-1B J-1 F-1 CPT OPT etc.).

  • Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

  • International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

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