Our Culture & Mission
We aren’t just looking for someone to fill a seat and collect an easy paycheck—we are looking for a passionate professional who wants a genuinely cool, impactful career. We tackle big, complex industrial challenges for some of the largest manufacturers in the region, and we do it by standing firmly on our core values: Trust, Accountability, Integrity, Growth, Mutual Support, and Family.
We operate with absolute transparency and a strict no-gossip policy to ensure a healthy, respectful workplace. If you are driven by purpose, love solving hard puzzles, and want to commit to a mission that matters alongside a team that has your back, you belong here.
Position Overview
As an Industrial Hydraulic Designer, you will be at the heart of our growth. In this role, you won't just be sitting behind a desk—you will work directly with major manufacturers to research, specify, and implement hydraulic design changes and parts conversions. A heavy focus of this position is system documentation, mathematical design justification, and target achievement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- System Design & Analysis: Research, specify, and implement hydraulic design changes to achieve customer-specified improvements.
- Field Engineering & Surveys: Conduct on-site field surveys to document system functions and provide hands-on technical expertise at large manufacturing sites.
- Client Collaboration: Meet with customer maintenance, production, and engineering teams to diagnose root issues and deliver high-impact, long-term solutions.
- Project & Financial Ownership: Generate accurate customer quotations, meet profitability goals, and manage tight deadlines within small scheduling windows.
- Mutual Support & Knowledge Sharing: Partner closely with field service teams and actively help disseminate hydraulic knowledge to your coworkers.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Education & Experience:
- Associate degree in Fluid Power, an IFPS Hydraulic Specialist Certification, or a Mechanical Engineering degree, or comparable experience is required
- 3+ years of hands-on hydraulic experience.
- 5+ years of industrial planning or project management experience.
- Familiarity with industrial maintenance activities.
- Technical & Math Aptitude: Strong mathematical skills. This is a math-oriented field; all design choices must be mathematically justified using basic algebra.
- Values & Alignment:
- High personal integrity and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
- Accountability for your work, choices, and deadlines.
- A fast, effective work style with an incredibly high attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and a positive, collaborative personality.
- Physical & Licensing Requirements: Valid driver’s license required. Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 70 lbs.
- Ability to work hours required to complete jobs at a high level, often at or above 45 hours a week
Preferred Backgrounds
Ideal candidates will have previous experience working as a Fluid Power Specialist, Fluid Power Designer, Fluid Power Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer.
Why Join Us?
We treat our team like family and believe in taking care of our own. In exchange for your passion and commitment to our mission, we offer an industry-leading benefits package and a supportive culture where you can truly build a career.
Are you ready to commit to something bigger than a job description? Apply today!
Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you read and understand hydraulic schematics and documentation with a high degree of accuracy?
Experience:
- Industrial Hydraulic: 3 years (Preferred)
- Planning/Design: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
