Simmons Equipment Company is built on a heritage of quality, innovation, and customer service. Simmons Equipment employs cutting-edge engineering and technology to offer customized solutions to meet our customer's individual needs. Our goal is to provide equipment that unleashes maximum productivity while ensuring the health and safety of the miners who use it.

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. We have remained committed to product development and intensely efficient production systems to establish a standard of excellence. In an ever-changing industry, Simmons Equipment is leading the charge in developing safer, more productive machines for today's miner. The Hydraulics Engineer is a professional who specializes in designing, developing, and maintaining hydraulic systems. They work with a variety of components such as pumps, valves, motors, cylinders, and filters to create systems that operate Simmons machinery, and equipment. This role is on-site at our Lebanon, VA facility.

Responsibilities:

* Designing hydraulic systems that meet specific requirements * Conducting research to improve existing hydraulic systems * Selecting appropriate components such as pumps, valves, and motors * Testing hydraulic systems to ensure they are safe, efficient, and effective * Troubleshooting hydraulic system problems * Maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems * Collaborating with other engineers to ensure project success * Providing technical support to clients and colleagues * Staying up to date with new hydraulic technology and industry trends * Investigating the feasibility, efficiency, and safety of using hydraulic power in various applications * Analyzing fluid flow, pressure and velocity in hydraulic systems and identifying potential problems and solutions * Any other job assigned by Supervisor

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field * Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field (preferred) * Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred) * Relevant work experience in hydraulic system design and development * Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, physics, and mathematics * Ability to design and develop hydraulic systems * Knowledge of hydraulic components such as pumps, valves, motors, and cylinders * Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work well in a team environment * Attention to detail * Time management skills

Benefits:

* Vacation * Sick time * Nine holidays * Health insurance (employee coverage) * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Life insurance * Short-term disability * 401k with company match starting at 3%

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