Trident Actuators is a growing company with an entrepreneurial attitude, and we are looking for co-workers who welcome the challenge of day-to-day shifts in responsibilities. We’re looking for a Hydraulic Systems Engineer who has excellent organizational skills and a personable disposition to keep us thriving. This position will play a key role in designing and developing systems that integrate available technologies involving electro-hydraulic products, PLCs, and motion controllers. You will be responsible for communicating with potential clients on their needs and designing the hydraulic components to provide high-quality solutions. Apply at tridentactuators.com/careers or email
This is a hybrid position that will report directly to the Director of Engineering and will be based out of our Holmes, PA facility.
Salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 plus potential bonuses, commensurate with experience. Trident offers medical benefits (health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance), a 401k program, and a flexible time-off policy for all employees.
Responsibilities
- Create hydraulic schematics and bills of material in cooperation with members of the engineering team to design custom electro-hydraulic actuators.
- Contribute to discussions on improving and advancing our technological capabilities.
- Communicate with engineers and customers regarding specifications, submittals, and design requirements of our actuators.
- Responsible for hydraulic component selection.
- Provide technical assistance and responses to customers concerning hydraulic troubleshooting.
- Assist in initial and final testing of actuators prior to shipment to customers.
- Assist and collaborate with field technicians maintaining our equipment.
- Ensure customer satisfaction through professional and efficient service.
- Embrace and apply Trident’s quality management system.
- Work safely in accordance with company processes.
Qualifications
- Detailed familiarity with hydraulic components and schematic drawings.
- Experience with electro-hydraulic systems.
- Comfortable reading and interpreting mechanical drawings.
- Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic equipment.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Extreme attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team to resolve issues.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Availability to travel to customer sites when necessary.
- Minimum 4 years of experience working with hydraulic/electro-hydraulic products.
- Experience with software applications related to designing and programming electrical and mechanical systems.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related field. Substantial work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred
- Prior experience working with hydraulically controlled actuators, mechanisms, valves, manifolds, piping, and sensors.
Work Environment:
- Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours.
- Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
- When necessary, the position will include on-site work that will require following customer safety guidelines.
- Safely function in an industrial setting where manufacturing conditions exist.
- Required to use the company designated personal protective equipment and adhere to Trident’s safety program.
The company is committed to equal employment opportunities. The company will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, ancestry, childbirth or related medical condition; citizenship; color; creed familial status; gender expression; gender identity; genetic information; height; weight; marital status; national origin; physical or mental disability or handicap; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; uniform service member status or veteran status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.