Valve Design Engineer

Jobot

Schaumburg, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$105,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Assembly Drawings, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Component Assembly, Design Services, Documentation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Laboratory Testing, Legal, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, Mobile Plant/Equipment, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Performance Tuning/Optimization, Power Engineering, Production Support, Prototyping, Root Cause Analysis, Schematics, Solenoids, SolidWorks, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Integration (SI), Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Validation Plan, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Schaumburg, IL
POSTED
Today
Join an established advanced fluid power systems manufacturer where you’ll own cartridge valve design from concept through testing, validation, and production support in a highly visible onsite engineering role.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dan Asher
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Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded over six decades ago, with operations across the United States and globally, we are a manufacturing organization that develops engineered fluid power and hydraulic system solutions for demanding industrial and mobile equipment applications. Our advanced systems teams integrate these technologies directly onto OEM platforms to validate performance, optimize functionality, and transition successful configurations into scalable production solutions

Why join us?

· Join a global leader in advanced fluid power systems with strong long-term stability and continued investment in engineering
· Highly visible role where your designs directly impact real-world hydraulic products used across mobile and industrial applications
· Hands-on engineering environment with direct exposure to lab testing, prototype validation, and manufacturing teams
· Strong compensation package ($85K-$105K), full benefits, 401k, PTO, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement
· Opportunity to deepen niche cartridge valve expertise that is highly transferable and in-demand across the fluid power industry

Job Details

What You’ll Own / What Makes Someone Successful

This role is focused on designing hydraulic cartridge valves used in fluid power systems. The ideal candidate has direct valve design experience and understands how hydraulic components perform in real-world applications. This is not a general mechanical design role—they need someone who has specifically worked on hydraulic valves and can contribute quickly.

Core Responsibilities

· Design hydraulic cartridge valves including solenoid, pressure control, directional, and proportional valves
· Create detailed component drawings, assembly drawings, hydraulic schematics, and manufacturing documentation
· Design custom components and assemblies based on customer requirements
· Support prototype builds and lab validation testing
· Develop validation plans and end-of-line production testing procedures
· Troubleshoot design issues tied to performance, manufacturability, or quality concerns
· Partner with manufacturing to improve production efficiency and design reliability
· Work with outside vendors on manufacturability and component optimization
· Maintain engineering documentation and revision control

Required Background

· Must have direct hydraulic valve design experience (cartridge valves strongly preferred)
· Experience designing components such as pressure valves, directional valves, proportional valves, solenoid valves, manifolds, or related hydraulic products
· Strong understanding of hydraulic schematics, valve functions, flow paths, pressure control, and fluid power principles
· CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred)
· Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis ability
· Understanding of GD&T, drafting standards, and manufacturing documentation
· Experience supporting testing, validation, and prototype development

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred
· Candidates without a degree must bring significant directly related hydraulic valve design experience

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com