Hydraulics Fluids Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Hydraulics Fluids Engineer is responsible for concepting, designing, on-floor build support, and quote support of precision fluid measurement systems. The focus is fluids engineering within a test systems environment. The role involves direct customer interaction and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure fluid system functional requirements are met from concept through commissioning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and Architecture

•          Design process fluid circuits, hydraulic circuits, and pneumatic circuits.

•          Develop thermofluid system architecture and the Concept of Operations (ConOps).

•          Perform thermofluid calculations for system design and component selection.

•          Evaluate and mitigate risks during fluid system design.

Documentation and CAD

•          Create fluid system P&IDs and supporting drawings in AutoCAD.

•          Support 3D layout in SolidWorks.

•          Develop Bills of Material (BOMs) and assist in procurement.

Collaboration and Supplier Engagement

•          Collaborate with mechanical designers, electrical engineers, and other stakeholders.

•          Interact directly with customers to confirm fluid system requirements are understood and met.

•          Engage suppliers for component design and procurement.

•          Support supplier procurement contact on critical-path fluid components.

Build, Schedule, and Quoting

•          Establish the fluid system build schedule.

•          Provide technical input for schedule development and resource allocation.

•          Direct build progress on the shop floor as needed.

•          Provide technical support for quotes.

Field Support

•          Assist in troubleshooting machines in the field.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•          Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

•          Proven experience in fluid system design from concept to implementation.

•          Relevant certifications or training in fluid system design.

•          Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

•          Experience with fluid components in precision measurement systems.

•          Knowledge of hazardous fluid system design.

•          Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

•          General PC and Microsoft Office Suite knowledge.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•          5 to 15 years of fluid test system design experience preferred.

•          Electrical design experience is a plus.

•          Experience with general mechanical design, PLC, and PC controls is a plus.

** Must be authorized to work in the US.

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