Mechanical Engineer- Hydraulics Specialist

TERREPOWER

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
  • 3–5+ years of hands-on experience with hydraulic systems.
  • Proficient with hydraulic components such as pumps, valves, and actuators.
  • Knowledge of fluid power principles; IFPS certification preferred.
  • Experience using CAD software for mechanical and hydraulic design.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing and process improvement methodologies.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, testing, and implementation of hydraulic systems for production lines.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hydraulic and mechanical equipment issues.
  • Support new part number launches and capital projects with technical solutions.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for safety and efficiency.
  • Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for failures.
  • Develop preventive maintenance plans and collaborate with teams.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship on best practices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a high-performing environment.
  • Hands-on technical work with hydraulic systems and process development.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in Hydraulics to join our growing team. In this role, you will take the lead on developing and improving hydraulic systems, optimizing manufacturing processes, and driving performance across key production areas.

This position offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact, applying your hands-on technical expertise in hydraulics, process development, and equipment optimization to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability in a high-performing engineering environment.

 

Responsibilities 

  • Lead hydraulic system design, testing, and implementation for new and existing production lines.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hydraulic and mechanical equipment issues to minimize downtime and improve performance.
  • Support new part number launches and capital projects through process development and technical problem-solving.
  • Identify and execute process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for hydraulic or mechanical failures.
  • Develop preventive maintenance plans and collaborate with maintenance and operations teams on execution.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to cross-functional teams on hydraulic and mechanical best practices.
  • Support standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field required.

  • 3–5+ years of hands-on experience working with hydraulic systems (design, maintenance, or troubleshooting).

  • Proficiency with hydraulic components such as pumps, valves, cylinders, actuators, and manifolds.

  • Knowledge of fluid power principles and IFPS certification (preferred).

  • Experience using CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) for mechanical and hydraulic design.

  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing, ergonomics, and process improvement methodologies.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

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