Hydraulic Engineer I
SunSource · Northborough
The Hope Group, A SunSource Company, is New England’s leading provider of fluid power and motion control solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and MROs. The Hope Group has over 100,000 square feet of warehousing, fabrication, and administration facilities to complement its manufacturing capacity. We’re more than a parts distributor. Our customers rely on us to help identify and solve the efficiency and productivity challenges they face. www.thehopegroup.com
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hydraulic Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Hydraulic Engineer I, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and testing hydraulic systems for a variety of applications. You will work closely with a team of professionals to deliver innovative solutions that meet our customers’ needs. Mechanical, electrical, and systems control skills will be developed and utilized. Cross functional experience includes working with engineering team members, engineering management, quality, and procurement to identify key system components.
Key Responsibilities
- Under the guidance of the engineering manager, design, develop, and test hydraulic systems for various applications
- Plan and execute engineering tasks for project components or moderately complex standalone projects.
- Conduct calculations and simulations to validate system performance
- Select appropriate materials and develop bills of materials (BOMs), technical drawings, and test plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success
- Provide technical support to clients and resolve issues
- Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate project results
- Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in hydraulic technology
- Provide guidance to technicians during fabrication.
- Manage the project to schedule, communicate potential delays, and advise with recovery plans
- Prepare hydraulic and electrical schematics and develop manuals for startup and maintenance.
- Perform engineering calculations for pressure, flow, and heat removal to support system design.
- Provide layout and schematic drawings to fabrication technicians and for final documentation.
- Contribute to project management by:
- Monitoring and updating project budgets.
- Recommending and implementing change orders with customer approval.
- Coordinating with subcontractors to maintain project schedules.
- Providing on-site technical support and field supervision.
- Maintaining documentation and collecting field test data to meet submittal requirements.
- Attending project meetings and coordinating with all stakeholders.
- Support proposal development and provide engineering input for assigned projects.
- Offer technical support to sales teams, parts coordinators, shop personnel, and fellow engineers on component selection, system layout, and fabrication practices.
- Assist with part substitutions to meet delivery timelines and troubleshoot issues during testing.
- Follow and support continuous improvement of Business Management System (BMS) procedures and work instructions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering
- Knowledge interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and Inventor is considered an asset.
- Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
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