Engineer - Mechanical

Position Overview

Hydraulic Controls, Inc. is a premier fluid power distributor with territories throughout the Western United States. Our Employee-Owners and quality suppliers have built our 50-year-strong reputation on ethical business practices, value-added customer service, and local inventory. In this role, you will design and develop fluid power and mechatronic solutions for mobile and industrial markets—planning, organizing, overseeing, integrating, and completing engineered projects while ensuring quality control and compliance with regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with outside sales and directly with customers to specify, design, prototype, test, and document fluid power and mechatronic solutions.
• Develops product performance testing and incorporates required design changes to address problem resolution.
• Organizes, plans, tracks, and resolves design problems related to product or system performance in engineering, manufacturing, and the field.
• Interfaces with appropriate departments to ensure design specifications meet or exceed all applicable regulatory standards and comply with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements.
• Keeps abreast of developments in products and technologies related to the fluid power industry.
• Provides sales and production support as needed.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports.
• Develops and maintains project documentation.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Handles material review board responsibilities as needed.
• Interacts and collaborates effectively with internal and external team members.
• Interfaces with outside vendors as required.
• Upholds Hydraulic Controls quality procedures and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) or equivalent in a related field.
• Four to six years of design and project management experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Professionalism in interactions with individuals at all levels, both internal and external.