SunSource · 7 hours ago
Project Hydraulic Engineer II
Northborough, MA 01532
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe Hope Group, A SunSource Company, is New England’s leading provider of fluid power and motion control solutions. They are seeking a technically skilled mechanical engineer with hydraulic knowledge to design, develop, and support custom hydraulic power units and control systems, while managing multifaceted projects to meet customer specifications.
EnergyIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingProductivity ToolsRenewable EnergySolarSupply Chain Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage a multi-faceted project that includes controls, hydraulics, industrial piping and instrumentation. Integrate it all together to meet customer specifications
Identify key components and work with purchasing and materials team to procure materials. Set project schedules based upon material and labor availability vs. customer request dates
Design and improve custom hydraulic power units and control systems, including new system development and modifications to existing system designs
Plan and execute engineering tasks for major project components or moderately complex standalone projects
Select appropriate materials and develop bills of materials (BOMs), technical drawings, and test plans
Respond to customer requests for product changes and design submittals
Provide guidance to technicians during fabrication
Apply engineering principles and practical experience to complete assignments under general supervision
Manage the project to schedule, communicate potential delays, and advise with recovery plans
Prepare hydraulic and electrical schematics and develop manuals for startup and maintenance
Perform engineering calculations for pressure, flow, and heat removal to support system design
Provide layout and schematic drawings to fabrication technicians and for final documentation
Monitor and update project budgets
Recommend and implement change orders with customer approval
Coordinate with subcontractors to maintain project schedules
Provide on-site technical support and field supervision
Maintain documentation and collect field test data to meet submittal requirements
Attend project meetings and coordinate with all stakeholders
Program PLC control logic for process automation based on customer requirements and future system concepts
Support proposal development and provide engineering input for assigned projects
Develop cost estimates and system design requirements based on customer concepts, specifications, and RFQs using engineering standards and technical references
Offer technical support to sales teams, parts coordinators, shop personnel, and fellow engineers on component selection, system layout, and fabrication practices
Assist with part substitutions to meet delivery timelines and troubleshoot issues during testing
Supervise field service and assist with system startup and commissioning as required by project demands
Follow and support continuous improvement of Business Management System (BMS) procedures and work instructions
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Experience with hydraulic systems, control systems, and project engineering
Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and schematics
Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Familiarity with AutoCAD and Inventor is considered an asset
Company
SunSource
SunSource Energy owns, develops, engineer, procures, constructs and operates solar energy projects globally.
Founded in 2001
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-11-02Acquired
Leadership Team
R
Robert Jacobs
CTO
Recent News
2024-10-28
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