Hydraulic Engineer - Product Development

Hydraulic Engineer - Product Development

Are you a Hydraulic Engineer who wants to work directly with the products you design and see your work move from concept through production?

Manpower Engineering is partnering with an established Milwaukee-area manufacturer to add a Hydraulic Engineer - Product Development to its engineering team.

This is a hands-on product development opportunity supporting hydraulic systems used in commercial mobile equipment. You'll be involved throughout the full product lifecycle, including concept development, system and component design, prototyping, testing, validation, production introduction, troubleshooting, and ongoing product improvement.

This isn't an engineering environment where designs simply get handed off once they're released. You'll work closely with manufacturing, have direct access to the equipment, and stay involved as products move from an idea to something being built and used in the field.

You'll also be joining at an interesting time. The organization is beginning a significant evolution of one of its major product platforms, creating an opportunity to contribute to new products and systems that will shape the portfolio for years to come.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Work directly with the hardware.

The company has hydraulic machining and assembly capabilities located close to the engineering team. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with components, prototypes, manufacturing, and finished equipment.

Own more than one piece of the engineering process.

Engineers stay involved from early concepts and requirements through design, testing, production, launch, and ongoing product support.

Make a visible impact.

You'll join a small, experienced engineering group where individual contributions matter. This isn't a position where you'll disappear inside a large engineering organization.

Help develop the next generation of products.

Several projects are beginning around a major product-platform evolution. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful new product development rather than working exclusively on sustaining engineering.

Build your career in different directions.

This position is open because the previous engineer moved into another area of the organization. Engineers have opportunities to grow technically, take on greater project responsibility, move toward leadership, or explore other functions within the business.

What You'll Be Doing:

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  Design, develop, test, and support hydraulic systems and components used in commercial mobile equipment.

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  Participate in new product development from initial concepts and requirements through design, prototype development, testing, validation, and production.

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  Work directly with hydraulic components, assemblies, and physical prototypes.

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  Evaluate components and engineering solutions based on performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, availability, and application requirements.

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  Develop and execute test and validation plans.

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  Troubleshoot hydraulic system and product-performance issues.

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  Investigate field and quality issues, determine root causes, develop solutions, and validate corrective actions.

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  Work closely with manufacturing and internal machining capabilities to develop, modify, and test hydraulic hardware.

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  Support existing products through sustaining engineering and continuous product improvement.

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  Partner with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, technical service, and other engineering resources.

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  Manage multiple engineering projects and priorities in a fast-moving product environment.

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  Contribute to upcoming product-platform and next-generation development initiatives.

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What We're Looking For:

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  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.

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  Ideally 2+ years of engineering experience involving hydraulic systems, fluid power, mobile equipment, industrial equipment, or a related product environment.

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  Practical experience working with hydraulic systems and components.

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  Understanding of hydraulic system operation, application, testing, and troubleshooting.

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  Hands-on approach to engineering and problem solving.

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  Ability to work comfortably with physical products, prototypes, and manufacturing operations.

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  Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.

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  Self-directed working style with the ability to take ownership without requiring constant direction.

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  Strong communication skills and the ability to work across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and other business functions.

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Experience That Would Be a Plus:

You don't need to check every box. Relevant experience could include:

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  Mobile hydraulic systems

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  Fluid power systems

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  Off-highway or commercial equipment

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  Agricultural or construction equipment

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  Hydraulic cylinders and actuation systems

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  Pumps, valves, manifolds, or related hydraulic components

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  Hydraulic component selection and application

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  Hydraulic system testing and troubleshooting

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  Automation Studio

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  SolidWorks

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  Manufacturing, machining, or prototype development

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  Electromechanical product development

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  Electrical, controls, or mechatronics experience

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Experience that crosses both hydraulic and electrical systems would be particularly valuable, but it isn't required.

Who Will Do Well Here?

Someone who likes getting their hands on the product.

Someone who doesn't want to spend every day behind a computer designing something they'll never actually see being built.

Someone who's comfortable moving between engineering work, prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and the manufacturing floor.

Someone who can take a problem, dig into it, figure out what's happening, and work with the team to develop a practical solution.

You don't need experience in this exact industry. Backgrounds involving mobile hydraulics, agricultural equipment, construction equipment, off-highway equipment, industrial machinery, fluid power, or other hydraulically operated products can translate well.

What matters is that you've worked with real hydraulic systems, understand how the components interact, and enjoy hands-on product engineering.

Compensation, Benefits & Work Environment

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  Competitive base salary based on experience

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  Eligible for company profit sharing

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  Full benefits package including health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and additional company programs

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  Primarily onsite at the Milwaukee facility due to the hands-on nature of the position

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  Some flexibility to work remotely when the work allows

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  Typical working hours are approximately 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM , with flexibility around start and end times

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  Strong emphasis on work-life balance and practical flexibility

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Interested?

If you're a Hydraulic Engineer who wants more hands-on product ownership and the opportunity to work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and the actual equipment you're helping develop, I'd be interested in speaking with you.

*** Please note all resumes and candidate information submitted are kept in the strictest confidence. No resume will be released without the candidate's prior permission.**

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of Manpower Engineering

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