Hydraulics Engineer

Who we are:
For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.
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Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is
heard? We have a need for a Senior Hydraulics Engineer to work in Detroit Michigan. This position is located in Van Buren Twp., MI.

Typical project applications range from dual clutch or automatic transmission control systems to large complex off highway power hydraulic systems. Typical recent/current example projects with complex hydraulic system requirements include:

• • Multi speed EDU hydraulic systems
• • Multi speed Commercial vehicle transmission
• • Hydraulics system for Dedicated Hybrid Transmissions
• • Planetary Automatic Transmission for Heavy Duty applications

The responsibilities of the hydraulic role include carrying out the following tasks relating to hydraulic system engineering, according to a managed product development process and including engineering approval:

Key Responsibilities

• Concept to Detail design of hydraulic systems and components
• Defining and supporting testing of hydraulic components and sub-assemblies
• Simulation & detailed analysis of hydraulics systems and component design features
• Development and validation of hydraulics systems and components
• Problem investigation and resolution
• Interaction with external customers, suppliers
• Collaboration and providing technical guidance to design teams to integrate and implement hydraulics systems and components into transmission designs
• Develop internal guidelines and practices related to hydraulics technical domain
• From a very significant breadth and depth of knowledge of hydraulic systems engineering, the successful candidate will need to exude
• Highly capable of understanding, specifying, designing complex hydraulic systems from a basis of first principle knowledge/competency
• Deep knowledge/contact with the supply base for automotive, mobile and industrial hydraulic components would be beneficial
• Understanding of the operating system and control/power hydraulic system requirements for both on and off highway vehicles (minimum specialism in one and confidence with the other)
• Ability to manage the development and validation of hydraulic components in both the field and laboratory

Qualifications:

• BSME minimum
• 5+ years' experience required in hydraulics
• Able to lead/manage delivery of the hydraulic system element of projects through their lifecycle, including issue identification and resolution according to a structured process
• Understanding of the principles of electronic control systems which interface with the hydraulic systems and willingness to cross the boundaries to resolve issues
• Understanding and experience of systems engineering processes would be an advantage
• Strong communication and team leadership skills together with a leadership style that attracts and retains engineering talent.
• Experience of hydraulic system 1D simulation packages such as amesim would be an advantage

What you'll get:

• Healthcare (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• 401(k) Program w/ company match
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time