FLUIDS ENGINEER

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people—and they are possible thanks to people like you.

About the role

The Fluids Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise and testing requirements related to hydraulic and transmission fluids—combination fluids, grease, gear lube, transmission and axle lubricants, engine oil, engine coolant, OAT engine coolant, brake fluids, biodiesel blend fuel, diesel fuel and conditioners—to support different groups and product lines within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert to support and get involved with all fluid projects that comply with business objectives and environmental requirements, identifying potential problems and suggesting corrective measures across different departments and product lines.
• Collaborate with technical team members within Materials Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Product Engineering, and Product Validation to support fluid development and testing activities.
• Determine required testing for all fluids used in company products, in accordance with national and internal corporate standards and test methods.
• Diagnose root cause for fluid non-conformance and related failure, perform fluid testing, and provide recommendations for improved performance.
• Analyze fluid samples from test benches for cleanliness, fluid degradation under service/test conditions, and wear of mating components, especially for driveline components across different products.
• Provide technical input for corporate fluid specifications and fluid test methods.
• Approve and document new or changed fluid formulations for the company, requiring thorough knowledge of key fluid characteristics, chemistry/recipe, and production/blending processes.
• Organize and lead technical discussions on fluids through structured meetings with internal departments and fluid suppliers.
• Work closely with the Compliance team to ensure fluid compliance by updating or releasing new corporate material standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science and/or Engineering with a chemistry background or similar.
• 6+ years of experience in fluid development and/or processing with laboratory fluid analysis experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of internal customers at all levels within the company.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of projects to completion.

Skills

• Knowledge and experience operating laboratory equipment for fluid analysis.
• Knowledge of national standards and procedures for fluid testing.
• Knowledge of materials application and materials-related processing for off-highway applications (preferred).
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Strong and clear communication skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams across different regions.
• Ability to lead technical discussions with clear objectives and deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Qualifications

Master’s or PhD in Science and/or Engineering (highly preferred).

Pay

The annual salary for this role is $86,625 - $132,825 plus any applicable bonus. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as skill, experience, and qualifications for the role.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off