Responsibilities

• Lead the design of various fluid systems related to tunnel boring machines and associated support equipment
• Develop hydraulic circuit schematics and select components to meet the hydraulic power requirements for various systems of tunnel boring machines.
• Act as a subject matter expert for hydraulic design projects, providing assistance and direction to other team members as needed.
• Employ competent use of judgment, hand calculations, FEA and CAD to develop and communicate designs.
• Own project schedule to ensure timely completion from conception to implementation. 
• Communicate schedule to stakeholders and others with dependent systems, bringing attention to changes in schedule as they happen.
• Constantly evaluate how the system fits into the larger picture of a working operation. Ensure that design choices are in line with the top level needs with ample consideration of future developments.
• Ensure all systems are compliant with appropriate regulations such as MSHA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Location.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Experience in the design and commissioning of hydraulic systems for industrial equipment
• Proficiency in reading and understanding complex hydraulic schematics for industrial equipment
• Experience in designing hydraulic schematics using CAD tools such as HydroSym, Visio, etc.
• Hands on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
• Knowledgeable in mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes.