Design and develop hydraulic cartridge valves and related components; produce customer and manufacturing drawings, test procedures, and work instructions; validate prototypes in the engineering lab; develop test specifications and maintain engineering documentation; collaborate with vendors and internal departments to resolve manufacturing, design, and quality issues.
Description
HYDAC is a market leader in the fluid power industry specializing in the design and development of custom products for mobile and industrial markets. We work closely with our customers to develop innovative and technologically advanced fluid power solutions.
We are seeking a detail oriented and motivated Cartridge Valve Design Engineer at our Schaumburg, IL facility.
This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, as well as generous paid time off and continuing education assistance. Salary range commensurate with experience and qualifications, between $85,000-$105,000
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop Hydraulic Cartridge Valves including Solenoid Valves, Pressure Control Valves, Directional Valves and Proportional Valves.
- Create customer and manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, test procedures, work instructions, hydraulic schematics etc.
- Design components and assemblies to satisfy specific customer requirements
- Interface and work in the engineering laboratory to validate prototype parts
- Develop test specifications for validation and EOL production
- Maintain engineering documentation to support current manufacturing and assembly processes
- Communicate with vendors to optimize design specifications for manufacture
- Participate with other departments to address manufacturing, design or quality issues, and ensure the continuous improvement of designs and processes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, with at least 2 years relevant work experience
- Prior experience in fluid power design is a strong advantage
- Logic driven troubleshooting ability
- CAD proficiency using SolidWorks or similar
- Knowledge of simulation tools for fluid dynamics, component strength and magnetic properties
- Knowledge of drafting and geometric tolerancing practices
- Knowledge of hydraulic principles, circuit diagrams, symbols, valve types and functions
- Able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future
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