Job Title: Hydraulic Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The main function of this position is to design and support modifications to OEM machines. Most of the machines are hydraulically driven, but an increasing number of electrical components are being introduced into the heavy machinery. Thus, a key part of this role involves reading and understanding machine hydraulic and electrical schematics. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical design and engineering experience for heavy industrial equipment and/or machinery, an understanding of machine hydraulic systems, and, ideally, a familiarity with Danfoss Plus 1 software for programming control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and support modifications to OEM machines, and assist with other design projects using Creo, SolidWorks, or similar software.
• Read and understand machine hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Design and troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Create schematics and bills of materials for production.
• Design and test new systems.
• Install, program, and repair programmable controllers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), or Mechatronics Engineering is strongly preferred.
• 3-5+ years of post-academic, professional experience, with some related closely to the duties of this job.
• Proven experience with hydraulics is essential - reading schematics, creating or modifying designs with hydraulics considerations.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment hydraulic and electrical systems, including design and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, Creo, SolidWorks or other 3D CAD modeling software.
• Basic programming skills in Danfoss Plus 1 software is advantageous.

Work Environment

This job is onsite at our client site, and the work environment includes both office areas for engineering work and shop floor areas for production. The shop environment is not temperature controlled, so candidates must be comfortable working in cold and warm environmental conditions. The role involves physically demanding tasks such as climbing up and down large off-road machinery and getting dirty while handling equipment. Flexibility in work hours is provided, with the ability to set your own schedule, as appropriate (start at 6am, for example). The culture/atmosphere is supportive, with a family feel and a strong team ethic.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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