Hydraulic Design Engineer

Join a leading local manufacturer, part of a reputable larger manufacturing parent company, specializing in the production of sewage and vacuum tank trucks for municipalities across the nation. As a Hydraulic Design Engineer, you will be a part of a dynamic team of design engineers, working on innovative products with hands-on troubleshooting experience in complex hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic systems for both new and existing products.
• Use engineering tools to analyze hydraulic systems to ensure they meet pressure, flow, safety, and quality requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate with suppliers to develop specifications for products and components requiring engineering input.
• Develop project plans with contributions from engineering, marketing, and production teams.
• Collaborate with production, manufacturing engineering, lab supervision, marketing, service, and engineering personnel during project implementation.
• Prepare and review comprehensive engineering change packages, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Utilize departmental CAD system and office software in line with company standards and procedures.
• Coordinate project activities and report progress and status to engineering, marketing, and production teams.
• Participate in the cost reduction process as needed.
• Evaluate product or product modifications to assess performance and user satisfaction, which may involve travel to field locations and trade shows.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design and/or engineering.
• Experience with mobile equipment, project management, and engineering management.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication skills and general computer literacy.
• Experience in 2D schematics required; AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex hydraulic systems.
• Team-oriented mindset.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Capability in hydraulic systems design with component selection.

Work primarily in an office setting with opportunities to engage in hands-on troubleshooting in the troubleshooting bay. The role offers 20 remote workdays, with the expectation to be onsite 5 days a week. The environment fosters collaboration and problem-solving with installers and operators, providing variation in design requirements and challenges.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Streator,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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