Hydraulic Engineer
Lebanon, VA

 A hydraulics engineer is a professional who specializes in designing, developing, and maintaining hydraulic systems. They work with a variety of components such as pumps, valves, motors, cylinders, and filters to create systems that operate Simmons machinery, and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Designing hydraulic systems that meet specific requirements

• Conducting research to improve existing hydraulic systems

• Selecting appropriate components such as pumps, valves, and motors

• Testing hydraulic systems to ensure they are safe, efficient, and effective

• Troubleshooting hydraulic system problems

• Maintaining and repairing hydraulic systemsCollaborating with other engineers to ensure project success

• Providing technical support to clients and colleagues

• Staying up to date with new hydraulic technology and industry trends

• Investigating the feasibility, efficiency, and safety of using hydraulic power in various applications

• Analyzing fluid flow, pressure and velocity in hydraulic systems and identifying potential problems and solutions

• Any other job assigned by Supervisor

Requirements:

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

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field (preferred)

• Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred)

• Relevant work experience in hydraulic system design and development

• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, physics, and mathematics

• Ability to design and develop hydraulic systems

• Knowledge of hydraulic components such as pumps, valves, motors, and cylinders

• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Attention to detail

• Time management skills 

Benefits:

• Simple IRA with company match

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance