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Mechanical Engineer (Design)
Chalfont, Pennsylvania, United States
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Systems Design Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Design hydraulic power and control systems for custom industrial machinery and test stands based on customer specifications using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and other engineering design software.
  • Develop hydraulic system designs and specify components to ensure compliance with customer performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
  • Perform hydraulic pressure, flow, and sizing calculations to support machinery motion and system performance.
  • Select and specify hydraulic components, including valves, pumps, cylinders, manifolds, proportional controls, and servo control systems.
  • Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet project schedules and customer deadlines.
  • Validate and verify system designs through testing and performance evaluations to ensure product quality and functionality.
  • Provide technical support during system installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer training.
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Interface with manufacturing personnel to support fabrication, assembly, testing, and continuous process improvements.
  • Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, bills of materials, and technical reports.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for project documentation and communication.
  • Travel as required to customer sites for system startup, troubleshooting, commissioning, and technical support.
  • Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience designing hydraulic power and motion control systems for industrial machinery or automation equipment.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.
  • Strong understanding of hydraulic circuit design, component selection, and system sizing.
  • Experience with proportional and servo hydraulic control systems.
  • Knowledge of PLCs and closed-loop control systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics, and technical specifications.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel as required.


What we offer:

  • A dynamic, flexible culture, that promotes collaboration and professional/personal growth of each team member.
  • To be a part of a well-established team that values hard work, innovation & knows the value of its people.
  • Coaching, mentoring helping team members realize their potential, aiding in defining goals and executing them.
  • We have an aggressive growth strategy; Making way for ample advancement opportunities to transition into operations and/or direct management.
  • Competitive base package + bonus plan
  • We have continuous training, and are firm believers that a strong, knowledgeable, well-trained staff is the reason we are at the top of our field, having continued success.
  • Our goal as leaders is to provide value, value to our clients, vendors and more importantly to our team- YOU.


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