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Hydrotech, Inc. · 1 month ago

Industrial Hydraulics Application Engineer

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

Hydrotech, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Hydraulics Application Engineer to support their sales and engineering teams in delivering hydraulic solutions. This role involves managing technical evaluations, developing hydraulic schematics, and providing project support from concept through commissioning.

ComputerInformation Technology

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Engage with sales teams and customers to define system requirements and application needs

Develop and evaluate hydraulic schematics, circuit logic, and system layouts

Select and size pumps, valves, actuators, accumulators, and filtration components

Prepare technical proposals, bills of materials (BOM), and concept designs

Provide detailed technical input for project quotations and timelines

Ensure system designs meet engineering principles, safety codes, and customer specifications

Approve design changes and documentation in collaboration with engineering teams

Coordinate prototype testing, factory acceptance testing, and validation activities

Work with customer engineering to finalize system architecture and approvals

Recommend improvements based on field performance, wear analysis, or failure modes

Provide startup, tuning, and commissioning support on-site as required

Diagnose hydraulic issues and provide remote or hands-on support

Collaborate with service teams and 3rd-party integrators for seamless implementation

Maintain working knowledge of legacy equipment and systems for retrofit projects

Respond to technical inquiries, prepare reports, and maintain project records

Participate in internal training, process improvements, and documentation updates

Support the production and assembly team with technical documentation and troubleshooting

Qualification

Hydraulic circuit designComponent selectionIndustrial hydraulics experienceMechanical Engineering degreeFluid Power Technology degreeAutoCAD proficiencySolidWorks proficiencyMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsProject management skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Power Technology, or a related discipline

3+ years of experience in industrial hydraulics applications or systems integration

Proficiency in hydraulic circuit design, sizing, and component selection

Preferred

Experience with Industry standards UL and CE is a plus

Registered Engineer or eligible for registration within 2 years

Company

Hydrotech, Inc.

Hydrotech is the leading Manufacturing solutions provider providing: - Hydraulic Components & Systems - Automation Technologies, Drives & Controls - Engineered Systems Design & Integration - Field Service & Complete Product Repair - Automatic Lubrication Systems & Components - Filters & Fluid Clarification Systems - Advanced Machining Technologies Our Mission is to strengthen the competitiveness of US manufacturing by being a strategic partner for companies looking to modernize their operational processes and take the next step in the industrial revolution.

Founded in 1967

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

51-200 employees