Senior Hydraulic Engineer at Testek Inc

Established in 1969, Testek is the leader in Aerospace and Aircraft Component Test Equipment. Testek is a small company with approximately 170 team members, with the headquarters located in Wixom, Michigan. We pride ourselves in a family-like work environment that includes a diverse team of talented and enthusiastic people.

Testek designs, manufactures, supports and services diversified products including custom test equipment/products and standard test equipment/products. Our wide-ranging capability includes simple manual to complex automatic machinery. Testek offers innovative and competitive solutions to various sectors including aerospace, aircraft, and industrial.

We invite you to explore our website at www.testek.com for more information about our company and our products.

Aircraft component OEMs, MRO facilities and operators depend on Testek Solutions for highly reliable aerospace test equipment to certify hydraulics, power generation, avionics, fuel, lube, actuator, and pneumatic components. With more than 50-year track record of success, Testek uniquely holds long-term OEM partnerships, provides the industry’s leading equipment warranty, and support from a dedicated worldwide team.

We are actively seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to work with our FLAP division (Fluid, Lube, Actuator and Pneumatics) and the sky is the limit with Testek Solutions! The candidate will work with a worldwide dedicated team and be responsible for the design of hydraulic systems, holding fixtures (with active motion), hydraulic manifolds and the integration of mechanical/hydraulic devices and hydraulic controls while working with different fluid mediums.

Job Responsibilities:

• Creation of hydraulic systems from conception per CMM and/or TO requirements
• Selecting hydraulic components to include valves, pumps, transducers, filters, and fittings
• Size hydraulic tubing/hoses
• Assist the hydraulic engineering team to support sales on hydraulic test stand proposals when required
• Work cross functionally between Electrical, Mechanical and Software Engineers
• Create and update BOM accurately
• Meet all milestones and remain within project budgets
• Mentor mid-level Hydraulic Engineers and overlook the accuracy of their work
• Assist with hydraulic commissioning of products

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering required
• 10 years of experience in hydraulic design required in a manufacturing environment
• Extensive experience required in relation to the design of hydraulic circuits, selection of hydraulic components, test/evaluation of hydraulic systems, pneumatic high-pressure piping and servo valve applications
• Experience calculating, but not limited to, pressure drops, heat transfer, power requirements, time response, efficiency, reliability and accuracy stack ups
• Coordinate requirements internally and with external suppliers
• Hands on experience troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Strong AutoCAD experience
• 3D application experience (but not required), preferably SolidWorks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Thorough understanding of I/O devices, PLC and logical fundamental
• Project Management Skills
• Must be a Team Player with a positive attitude and have strong communication skills
• Willing to travel 5-10% domestically/internationally (as safety and restrictions permit)
• Must be a US citizen or US green card holder

Testek Solutions requires all new hires submit and pass a pre-employment drug screen, credit check (when applicable), and background check prior to beginning employment.

Testek Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, height, weight, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Testek Solutions is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Testek HR Department at 248-573-4980 or email hrdept@testek.com