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Senior Hydraulic Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $90,000.00 - 150,000.00 per year

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Skills

Engineering Support
Hydraulics
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Customer Engagement
Technical Support
Optimization
Application Development
Root Cause Analysis
Presentations
Documentation
Testing
Manufacturing
Sales
Training
Mechanical Engineering
Communication
Management
Material Handling
Customer Facing
Software Engineering
Field Engineering
Technical Sales
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Customer Support
SolidWorks
Mandarin Chinese
Application Support
Collaboration
Global Operations
Insurance
Life Insurance

Engineering Support
Hydraulics
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Customer Engagement
Technical Support
Optimization
Application Development
Root Cause Analysis
Presentations
Documentation
Testing
Manufacturing
Sales
Training
Mechanical Engineering
Communication
Management
Material Handling
Customer Facing
Software Engineering
Field Engineering
Technical Sales
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Customer Support
SolidWorks
Mandarin Chinese
Application Support
Collaboration
Global Operations
Insurance
Life Insurance

Summary

RFA Engineering (;/strong> is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with timely engineering support and expertise. We are currently supporting one of our clients in the industrial equipment and hydraulics space in their search for an experienced engineer.

This is a direct hire opportunity where the selected candidate will join our client's engineering team and work closely with both engineering and sales functions to support customer applications and deliver technical solutions.

Senior Hydraulic Systems Engineer

The Senior Hydraulic Systems Engineer serves as a technical expert supporting the successful application of hydraulic products and systems within customer equipment and machinery.

This role combines engineering, problem solving, customer engagement, and technical sales support. The successful candidate will work directly with OEM customers to understand performance requirements, evaluate system needs, recommend solutions, and help ensure successful implementation of hydraulic technologies.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with customers, solving complex technical challenges, and helping transform engineering requirements into practical real-world solutions.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for hydraulic systems, components, and customer applications
Work directly with OEM customers and distributors to understand equipment requirements and operating conditions
Recommend hydraulic products and system solutions that align with customer performance objectives
Support new business opportunities through technical consultation and application guidance
Assist with product selection, system optimization, and application development efforts
Investigate and resolve complex customer issues through structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Develop technical presentations, training materials, and customer-facing documentation
Support field testing, product validation, and customer implementation activities
Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and sales teams to drive successful project outcomes
Share technical knowledge with internal team members and assist in developing engineering best practices
Travel as needed to support customer relationships, training events, and application reviews (~20% domestic travel)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
5+ years of engineering experience supporting hydraulic systems, fluid power products, or mobile equipment applications
Strong understanding of hydraulic principles, components, and system interactions
Experience troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, or electrohydraulic systems
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Self-starter capable of working independently while collaborating across multiple functions

Desired Attributes

Experience with hydraulic cylinders, valves, pumps, motors, or fluid power systems
Experience in construction, agriculture, mining, material handling, lift equipment, marine, or industrial machinery markets
Customer-facing engineering, applications engineering, field engineering, or technical sales support experience
Familiarity with mobile equipment systems and controls
Experience utilizing CRM tools or customer support systems
Working knowledge of CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar platforms
Experience working with global engineering teams
Mandarin language capability is a plus

Additional Details

Hybrid work environment based in the greater Chicago area
Well-qualified remote candidates will be considered
Candidates should be located near a major airport to support travel requirements
Primarily domestic travel with occasional international collaboration opportunities
Flexible work schedule with coordination required to support global teams

About the Client

Our client is a global provider of hydraulic components and systems supporting OEMs across industries such as construction, agriculture, mining, and heavy equipment. With a growing presence in North America, the organization is focused on expanding its engineering and application support capabilities.

This role is a key part of that growth, focused on building team capability, improving engineering processes, and strengthening collaboration across global operations.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary $90,000 - $150,000 Commensurate with experience

Competitive salary
Bonus opportunity for team and individual performance
Insurance options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability plans
Employer paid life insurance
Health Savings option available with employer contribution
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
Monthly allowances for phone, car, home office use
401(k) match - 100% match for 4% salary
Company credit for work expenses

Equal Opportunity Employer

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