Hiring: Lead Industrial Application Engineer Company: Fluid System Components, Inc. Location: De Pere, WI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 18:08:34 Target Skills & Keywords : Compliance, Make, SAFe About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience Required Skills: •JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY: •The Lead Industrial Hydraulics Engineer is responsible for planning, leading, and delivering large-scale, high-complexity hydraulic projects. As a technical expert and project leader, this role collaborates across departments, aligns engineering output with strategic goals, and ensures design quality, performance, and innovation throughout all phases of system development. The Lead Industrial Hydraulics Engineer builds strong internal and external relationships, contributes to a collaborative culture, and consistently demonstrates integrity and accountability. •ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES •Applications Support •Lead technical evaluations during pre-sales and project scoping stages •Define hydraulic system architecture based on performance and application requirements •Drive technical proposal creation, ensuring feasibility and cost alignment •Interface with customers and sales teams to clarify specifications and technical deliverables •Identify potential risks or gaps early in the application phase and provide mitigation strategies •Review Product Design •Set and enforce engineering standards, design practices, and review protocols •Guide key design decisions across multiple projects and engineering teams •Lead complex design reviews involving cross-disciplinary feedback •Ensure designs comply with relevant safety codes, industry standards, and internal QA processes •Evaluate prototype and test results to inform design iterations and system validation Qualifications: •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, (Fluid Power, or related field is an asset.) •5+ years of experience •Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and hydraulic simulation tools (e.g., Automation Studio, Simscape) •Familiarity with UL, CE, ISO, or other industry-specific compliance and safety standards •Track record of delivering high-performance, custom-engineered hydraulic systems •Ability to manage a facility in a safe, cost-effective, and comfortable working environment. •Competencies •Deep expertise in industrial hydraulic systems, controls, and fluid dynamics •Strong leadership in technical planning, resource coordination, and project delivery •Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and system-level integration •Effective communicator across technical, operational, and executive audiences •Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize tasks, and make sound engineering decisions •Physical And Mental Demands •Frequently required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear •Occasionally required to lift up to 25 lbs and visit industrial facilities or customer sites Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!