Manufacturing Engineer – Fluid Power Engineer
Core
Design, develop, install, and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems for press and automation equipment in automotive manufacturing.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Fluid Power)
Builds
Reliable fluid-power solutions for stamping and automation projects
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial fluid power
Required skills
Pneumatic and hydraulic system design, CAD (AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Teamcenter), root-cause analysis, project management, PLC/sensor interface, safety system integration, component selection and sizing
Preferred skills
Proportional/servo-hydraulic systems, fluid-power standards (NFPA, ISO, SAE), supplier design review, energy-efficiency optimization, predictive maintenance strategies
Technologies
AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Teamcenter, Microsoft Project, PLCs, HMIs, sensors
Responsibilities
Specify and validate pneumatic/hydraulic systems for manufacturing equipment; develop fluid-power architectures and schematics; troubleshoot equipment failures and lead root-cause analysis; interface systems with electrical controls and safety circuits; support installation, commissioning, and production launch; analyze performance data to improve uptime and efficiency; provide technical direction to suppliers and plant personnel.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC