Design Engineer

About the role

This on-site design engineering role focuses on integrating hydraulic systems into large wheel loaders and wheel tractor scrapers, with an emphasis on current production machines rather than new platforms. You will work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure hydraulic components are correctly installed, systems function reliably, and issues are resolved quickly on the shop floor and in the field.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of hydraulic systems within existing machine platforms, including routing, component layout, packaging, and overall system functionality.
• Work directly with manufacturing teams on-site to resolve hydraulic-related assembly issues and improve build quality and manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic system performance issues identified during production or reported from the field, and drive timely resolution.
• Absorb root cause analysis for hydraulic system concerns and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical integration teams to ensure proper interaction between hydraulic systems and other machine systems.
• Support engineering changes (ECR/ECN) related to hydraulic components, layouts, and system updates, ensuring accurate documentation and implementation.
• Utilize 3D modeling tools (such as CREO) to review, update, and maintain hydraulic system designs, layouts, and routing.
• Provide technical support to production teams for build issues, to suppliers for component-related concerns, and to field teams for customer issues.
• Contribute to current product maintenance activities, including continuous product improvement (CPI) in a manufacturing environment.
• Participate in system updates and, depending on experience and team needs, contribute to new product or technology update work.
• Engage in cross-functional discussions to balance design, performance, manufacturability, and serviceability of hydraulic systems.
• Leverage knowledge of engine installation design when applicable to ensure cohesive integration of engines, cooling systems, and hydraulic systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in hydraulic systems design, development, or integration.
• Experience using 3D CAD tools such as CREO for design, layout, and routing of hydraulic or mechanical systems.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic components and systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, lines, and routing.
• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on, manufacturing-focused environment with frequent interaction on the shop floor.
• Mechanical engineering foundation with practical exposure to hydraulics and fluid power.
• Capability to troubleshoot hydraulic systems and support integration within complex machine architectures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting production or current product engineering teams, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to heavy equipment, off-highway vehicles, or similar industries involving large, complex machines.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting hydraulic or fluid power systems, including hydraulic circuits and fluid systems.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional engineering teams, including electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Proficiency with CREO for 3D modeling, routing, packaging, and design reviews.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing standards and practices such as GD&T.
• Experience with hydraulic systems integration, hydraulic circuits, routing, and packaging of hydraulic components.
• Prior experience with engine installation design and integration, particularly in large machine applications.
• Familiarity with the products, processes, or design standards commonly used in large equipment manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting current product maintenance (CPI) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to contribute to API, new product development, or technology update projects when needed.
• Demonstrated history of longer-term roles that reflect stability and sustained contribution rather than frequent job changes.