Chant Engineering, based in the Doylestown, PA area, is a leading, diversified engineering company that designs, manufactures and services custom testing machines and aircraft hydraulic test stands for industrial and military customers worldwide. We manufacture standard machines as well as a lot of unique custom engineered testing equipment.
We are currently seeking a full-time Hydraulic Engineer to add to our team. The Hydraulic Engineer should have Mechanical Engineering experience, ability to design hydraulic power and control systems for custom machinery as well as the ability to manage a project from conception to completion. This will include hands-on start up and testing of the equipment. The Hydraulic Engineer will work in a dynamic engineering environment, collaborating with our skilled and motivated team members.
We guarantee you will never be bored working here! Check out our website to see what we make and become a part of our team! www.chantengineering.com
Responsibilities:
- Design hydraulic power and control systems for custom industrial machinery and test stands per the customer’s specifications using various types of design/drafting software.
- Specify system components to ensure conformance with customer performance specifications.
- Manage assigned projects and prioritize workload in order to meet the required deadlines.
- Assure product quality by performing validation and verification testing.
- Provide technical support, system start-up, training and troubleshooting for customers.
- Proficient in Solid Works and/or AutoCAD design software.
- Ability to perform pressure and flow sizing calculations based on machinery motion requirements.
- Perform component selection including proportional and/or servo controls.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and software engineers
- Ability to interface with manufacturing personnel.
- Must be able to travel when needed.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience.
- Knowledge of PLC and closed loop control.
We offer a generous benefits package including:
- 15-days paid time off.
- Additional one-week Paid Christmas break.
- Paid holidays.
- 100% Company paid Medical, Vision and Dental plans for our employees.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- Matching Simple IRA.
- Gym membership discount.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Mechanical Engineering experience
- Experience designing hydraulic power and control systems for custom machinery
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
- Knowledge of PLC and closed-loop control systems
- Ability to perform pressure and flow sizing calculations
- Ability to select hydraulic components, including proportional and servo controls
- Ability to manage projects from conception through completion
- Ability to perform equipment startup, validation, and verification testing
- Ability to provide technical support, customer training, and troubleshooting
- Ability to travel when needed
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Clear verbal and written English communication skills
What We Do
Founded in 1970 and based in New Britain, Pennsylvania, Chant Engineering Co. Inc. is a family-owned global engineering and manufacturing firm that designs, manufactures, services, and calibrates heavy-duty testing machinery, proof test beds, hydraulic test stands, reeling machines, swagers, and custom-engineered systems. Its equipment serves aerospace, military, lifting and rigging, oil & gas, industrial, utility, and commercial customers worldwide.
