Hydraulic Project Engineer II

The Hope Group, A SunSource Company, is New Englands 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. Were 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 motivated and technically skilled Hydraulic Project Engineer to join our engineering team. This role focuses on the design, development, and support of custom hydraulic power units and control systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mechanical or systems engineering, with experience in both product development and project execution. Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with hydraulic systems, control systems, and project engineering.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Inventor is considered an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Key Responsibilities

• Design and improve custom hydraulic power units and control systems, including new product development and modifications to existing designs.
• Plan and execute engineering tasks for major project components or moderately complex standalone projects.
• Select appropriate materials and develop bills of materials (BOMs), technical drawings, and test plans.
• Respond to customer requests for product changes and design submittals
• Provide guidance to technicians during fabrication.
• Apply engineering principles and practical experience to complete assignments under general supervision.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Program PLC control logic for process automation based on customer requirements and future system concepts.
• Support proposal development and provide engineering input for assigned projects.
• Develop cost estimates and system design requirements based on customer concepts, specifications, and RFQs using engineering standards and technical references.
• 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.
• Supervise field service and assist with system startup and commissioning as required by project demands.
• Follow and support continuous improvement of Business Management System (BMS) procedures and work instructions.

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