Mechanical Design Engineer – Hydraulics & Pneumatics

The ideal candidate brings practical mechanical design experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to develop reliable, cost-effective solutions for vehicle applications. Submit a resume highlighting your hydraulic and pneumatic design experience, CAD platforms, component selection work, and vehicle-related projects.

Mechanical Design Engineer – Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Location: Oshkosh, WI
Pay Rate: $59.28 per hour
Employment Type: Contract only
Duration: Nine months, with possible extension
Schedule: Core hours 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; approximately 40–45 hours per week
Work Arrangement: Onsite preferred. Remote candidates may be considered; the first week must be completed onsite in Oshkosh.
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of heavy-duty vehicle components. This position focuses on hydraulic and pneumatic routing, fluid-power systems, and component sizing and selection.
The ideal candidate brings practical mechanical design experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to develop reliable, cost-effective solutions for vehicle applications.
Responsibilities

• Design and improve mechanical components and systems for new and existing heavy-duty vehicles.
• Develop hydraulic and pneumatic routing layouts.
• Perform calculations and engineering analysis to support component sizing, selection, and integration.
• Prepare layouts, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, and cost.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
• Investigate design and production issues and recommend technical solutions.
• Maintain project documentation and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Support multiple assignments and provide technical guidance to less-experienced team members.
• Follow established engineering procedures and drawing standards.

Required Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• At least three years of related engineering experience.
• Familiarity with fluid-power concepts.
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic routing and component sizing and selection.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Availability for occasional evening or weekend work as project needs require.
• Ability to meet the client’s export-control eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience designing automotive or heavy-duty vehicle components.
• Experience using an advanced 3D CAD platform.

Apply Today
Submit a resume highlighting your hydraulic and pneumatic design experience, CAD platforms, component selection work, and vehicle-related projects.
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