Hydraulic Design Engineer

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Company: Actalent

Location: Streator, IL 61364

Description:

Job Title: Hydraulic Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Hydraulic Design Engineer II to join a leading local manufacturer, part of a larger manufacturing parent company with an excellent reputation and a great product. The company specializes in manufacturing sewage and vacuum tank trucks for municipalities across the country.
Responsibilities
  • Design hydraulic systems for new and/or existing products.
  • Use engineering tools to analyze hydraulic systems to meet pressure, flow, safety, and quality requirements.
  • Communicate and coordinate with suppliers where engineering input is required to develop specifications for products and/or components.
  • Develop project plans with input from engineering, marketing, and production.
  • Work with production, manufacturing engineering, lab supervision, marketing, service, and engineering personnel during the implementation of a project.
  • Prepare and review complete engineering change packages, including BOM investigations per departmental procedures for completeness and accuracy.
  • Use departmental CAD system and office software, to company standards and procedures, at or above a level needed to perform typical duties.
  • Coordinate project activity and report progress and status of projects as needed to engineering, marketing, and production.
  • Participate in the cost reduction process as needed.
  • Evaluate product or product modification to determine the degree of success of the product in terms of performance and user satisfaction, which may include travel to the field and/or trade shows.
  • Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as required.
Essential Skills
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in design and/or engineering.
  • Experience with mobile equipment, project management, and engineering management.
  • Good written and oral communication skills; general computer literacy.
  • Experience in 2D schematics required; AutoCAD experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Team-oriented.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Hands-on troubleshooting experience is a plus.
  • Any hands-on exposure is advantageous.
Work Environment

The work environment includes both office settings and a troubleshooting bay. The role offers 20 remote days, with an expectation to be onsite 5 days a week. The position is open due to a retirement. The company values team tenure and offers a dynamic environment where employees often engage in problem-solving and design variations.
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $48.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Streator,IL.
Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2025.
About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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