Cooling, Systems Integration & Hydraulics Engineer – Defence

Duties / Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate cooling, hydraulic, and auxiliary systems for defense powertrain applications.
• Develop thermal management solutions, including radiators, charge air coolers, oil coolers, coolant routing, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, and associated components.
• Design and integrate hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, actuators, reservoirs, filters, hoses, tubing, and hydraulic control circuits.
• Capture system-level integration of engine, transmission, cooling, hydraulic, and auxiliary subsystems to ensure optimal vehicle performance and reliability.
• Perform system packaging studies, interface analysis, and installation reviews to optimize space utilization, manufacturability, serviceability, and maintainability.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using Creo or equivalent CAD software.
• Support prototype builds, vehicle integration, laboratory testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews, Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and configuration management activities.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, manufacturing, validation, purchasing, suppliers, and program management teams to ensure successful product development and integration.
• Ensure designs comply with Caterpillar engineering standards, military requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
• Drive continuous product improvements by resolving design issues and implementing corrective actions.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in cooling system, hydraulic system, and vehicle subsystem integration.
• Knowledge of thermal management systems, including radiators, charge air coolers, oil coolers, coolant routing, fans, pumps, and heat exchangers.
• Experience designing hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, actuators, reservoirs, filters, hydraulic hoses, tubing, and control circuits.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Creo, CATIA, or Siemens NX.
• A strong understanding of component packaging, vehicle integration, GD&T, engineering drawings, and Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), configuration management, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to support prototype builds, validation testing, and product development from concept through production.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-8 years of experience in cooling systems, hydraulic systems, vehicle integration, or powertrain system design.
• Experience using Creo, CATIA, Siemens NX, or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, validation testing, and system performance analysis.
• Experience with Teamcenter, Windchill, or other Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is preferred.
• Experience in defense, military, heavy equipment, construction, mining, agricultural, or off-highway vehicle industries is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of engine cooling, transmission cooling, hydraulic power systems, auxiliary equipment integration, and vehicle packaging is strongly preferred.

The Benefits Of Working At ARi

• Group health, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• Vision coverage available on the first of the following month.
• Paid time off, sick days, company holidays, maternity/paternity leave, and bereavement for full-time employees.
• A 401(k) program for all employees meeting specific eligibility requirements.