Mechanical Project Engineer Hydraulic Systems
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$52.86 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
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Job Description
Mechanical Project Engineer – Hydraulic Systems
Location: Oshkosh, WI
Pay Rate: $52.86 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.
Pay Rate: $52.86 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 Project Engineer with experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, system architecture, and engineering project leadership.
This role involves guiding mechanical system development for heavy-duty vehicles, coordinating engineering resources, and supporting complex design, validation, and troubleshooting activities. Candidates should bring experience leading projects beyond individual component design.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate engineering activities involving engineers, designers, and technicians.
- Develop and evaluate mechanical system designs and architectures.
- Apply hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge to vehicle design and integration.
- Perform complex engineering calculations, analysis, design reviews, and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate project priorities, schedules, resources, and budget activities.
- Communicate project objectives and technical requirements to team members.
- Present and explain engineering recommendations to leadership and customers.
- Evaluate designs for performance, safety, reliability, and compliance with engineering standards.
- Support component and material selection, production issues, and system integration.
- Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal engineering and business teams.
- Mentor engineers and support consistent analysis, documentation, and technical practices.
- Prepare technical reports, proposals, presentations, and project records.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and methods.
Required Qualifications
- Accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- At least five years of related engineering experience.
- System-level mechanical design and architecture knowledge.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience leading engineering projects or coordinating technical teams.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and explain technical decisions.
- 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.
- Strong knowledge of automotive or heavy-duty vehicle systems.
- Experience using an advanced 3D CAD platform.
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and cross-functional engineering deliverables.
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Submit a resume highlighting your hydraulic and pneumatic systems experience, system-level design work, and engineering project leadership.
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