Hydraulic System Engineer

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ENGINEER in Katy, TX (NOT REMOTE) MUST SPEAK MANDARIN

Must have valid US work visa; no sponsorship offered

SUMMARY

A hydraulic system engineer for construction machinery is responsible for designing, analyzing, and integrating high pressure fluid power systems (pumps, valves, motors) with the machine’s structures (chassis, booms, frames). This role focuses on ensuring that the hydraulic systems operate safely and efficiently within the mechanical limitations of heavy equipment like excavators, wheel loader, or compactors. Must be fluent in Mandarin and English.

• Design & Integration: Design and review hydraulic systems, including component placement, hose routing, and integration with powertrain, electrical, and structural systems.
• Structural Integrity: Ensure that the structural frames and attachments can handle the loads, pressures, and stresses generated by the hydraulic power.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization: Troubleshoot and optimize the hydraulic system for maximum efficiency, safety, and reliability while adhering to cost targets and manufacturing constraints.
• Prototyping: Participate in prototype machine builds and testing to identify and fix performance issues.
• System Modeling & Design: Create and review 3D models and schematic drawings for hydraulic systems and supporting structures.
• Component Selection: Specify pumps, motors, cylinders, and valves tailored to specific vehicle performance goals.
• Stress Analysis: Review finite element analysis (FEA) or use other simulation tools to evaluate structural stress under varied loads.
• Troubleshooting: Conduct root cause analysis on hydraulic failures.
• Compliance: Ensure designs adhere to industry standards (ISO, ANSI, SAE) and safety regulations.
• Technical Documentation: Complete drawing packages, bill of materials (BOM), and validation reports.
• Travel is required up to 25% - 40%
• Must have valid US work visa; no sponsorship offered

BACKGROUND & SKILLS

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely-related field.
• Experience: 3–10+ years of experience in hydraulic system design and structural analysis, ideally within the construction or mobile machinery industry.
• Strong collaboration skills to work across teams (structures, powertrain, electrical, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with machine builds and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of fluid power principles (pressure, flow, efficiency).
• Expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Experience with hydraulic simulation software (e.g., Automation Studio, MATLAB).

PACKAGE

• BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance packages offered. LGNA pays 100% medical, dental and vision insurance for employee only.
• RETIREMENT: 401(K) plan, 100% match up to 6%, in accordance with company policy.
• COMPENSATION: Competitive salary and bonus.
• VACATION: Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policy. Prorated the first year (until end of Dec/year).
• HOLIDAYS: 10 paid holidays a year, in accordance with company policy.
• EQUIPMENT: Branded Clothing, Laptop, Cell Phone.