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HYDRAFORCE
Employment Opportunities
Updated July 25, 2008

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Automation Engineer Lincolnshire, IL, US

We are looking for an Automation Engineer responsible for designing, detailing, and implementing automated equipment to improve the manufacturing process.

The successful candidate will have:
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years working as an Automation Engineer developing
- -automated manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of Pro E and AutoCad.
• Working knowledge of industrial controller programming using Lab View
• Proven track record of implementing automation in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

E-mail resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line
of your e-mail. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.
Or you can mail or fax your resume to our
North American Headquarters
at the address / number noted below.


Test Engineer Lincolnshire, IL, US

Our Manufacturing Engineering group has an immediate opening for a Test Systems Engineer with a BSEE or equivalent degree with experience in Labview Software Design, sensors and data Acquisition, closed loop controls and human interface.

Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written to interact with both internal as well as external customers. Must be able to work independently. Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic controls, motion controls, Minitab and CAN or other networking software a plus.

E-mail resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line
of your e-mail. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.
Or you can mail or fax your resume to our
North American Headquarters
at the address / number noted below.

 


Manifold Design Engineer Lincolnshire, IL, US

Our Design Engineering Department is looking for a Manifold Designer to design custom hydraulic manifold housings. Individuals with a BSME or equivalent technical degree and at least 3 years in manifold design experience preferred. Must have working knowledge of ProE and MS office suite. Good written and verbal communication skills are required.

Must be able to work independently and be able to complete projects on a timely basis and investigate and resolve technical issues associated with design and manufacture of the manifold. Must be able to work effectively within a team environment.

E-mail resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line
of your e-mail. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.
Or you can mail or fax your resume to our
North American Headquarters
at the address / number noted below.

 


Valve Design Engineer Lincolnshire, IL, US

We are looking for an experienced cartridge valve design engineer for our Lincolnshire, Illinois location. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of recent hydraulic valve design experience. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of recent experience in the design of hydraulic cartridge valves, proficiency in 3D CAD (ideally Pro E), good interpersonal skills, and a minimum of a four-year engineering degree are required. Strong analytical background and knowledge of FEA methods are desirable.

E-mail resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line
of your e-mail. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.
Or you can mail or fax your resume to our
North American Headquarters
at the address / number noted below.

 


Manufacturing Engineer Lincolnshire, IL, US

Our Manufacturing Engineering Department is looking for individuals to assist in tooling design. Candidates should have at least one to three years experience, preferably in the design of assembly tooling used in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of machine shop practices as related to manufacturing and fabrication techniques desirable. Must be able to work with design and developmental teams. Good interpersonal, communication and organization skills desired. AutoCAD experience a plus.

E-mail resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line
of your e-mail. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.
Or you can mail or fax your resume to our
North American Headquarters
at the address / number noted below.

 


CNC Programmer / Operator Lincolnshire, IL, US

The ideal candidate for this position will have at least three years programming experience and knowledge for CNC horizontal machining centers using Fanuc controls for machining aluminum. Familiarity with Master Cam is a plus, as well as knowledge and experience with a variety of precision measuring instruments.

Job activities will include: Designing and developing programs. Setting up and checking programs and operating CNC machining equipment to perform complex series' of progressive machining operations to meet precise tolerances / finish requirements. Understanding program format, working from operational data defining and coding tooling, fixturing, machine arrangements. Arranging, mounting and securing tooling. Mount / align / secure holding fixtures or locate/ support / secure work piece in absence of fixturing. Set stops, calibrate fixturing to appropriate reference points. Install programs. Manually cycle machining through operational sequence to check fixture / work positions, tooling clearances, speeds, feeds, etc. Adjust machine to correct deviations from program specs. Recognize / report / correct errors. Recommend tooling applications / operational sequence to assist in developing practical programming for new or unusual machining requirements. May set up for or instruct machine operations, diagnose operating difficulties and make adjustments. Work from detailed / involved part drawings / specs.

E-mail resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line
of your e-mail. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.
Or you can mail or fax your resume to our
North American Headquarters
at the address / number noted below.

 


Lab Technician Lincolnshire, IL, US

We are looking for an experience lab technician to work in our Engineering Lab. A qualified candidate should have over 3 years working experience in a similar environment. The candidate must be familiar with basic hydraulics, hydraulic components and hydraulic circuits. Knowledge of electricity and/or electronics is a plus.

The candidate must be familiar with, and able to use, all lab equipment for valve testing hydraulically and electrically. Must be able to independently set up hydraulic/electrical test systems for performance and cycle tests. Write test reports according to engineers' requests. Identify and solve problems during testing, and provide feedback to the design engineer. Able to do sensor calibrations, including but not limited to pressure transducers, flow meters, load cells and LVDTs. Experience in Lab View programming is a plus. Must be able to work in a team environment and possess good written and verbal communication skills.

E-mail resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line
of your e-mail. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.
Or you can mail or fax your resume to our
North American Headquarters
at the address / number noted below.

 


Senior Accounts Manager Lincolnshire, IL, US

The ideal candidate will have experience in sales and account management in the hydraulics industry handling major OEM accounts in the mobile equipment industries. Experience and knowledge of hydraulic cartridge valves and integrated valve circuits would be highly desirable. An engineering or marketing degree is preferred. This position is based in Lincolnshire, IL. Some travel will be required.

E-mail resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line
of your e-mail. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.
Or you can mail or fax your resume to our
North American Headquarters
at the address / number noted below.

 


Birmingham, England, UK

There are no open positions right now. Please check back later.

E-mail resume to careers@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line
of your e-mail. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.
Or you can mail or fax your resume to our
United Kingdom Headquarters
at the address / number noted below.


Regional Sales Engineer Belgium and the Netherlands

Reporting to the European Sales Director, this role will be based in the region. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the hydraulic valve markets within the region, including:
• the size and potential of the markets.
• the opportunities within the markets.
• the trends in applications for the products.

Sales and marketing experience as it relates to the hydraulic valve market:
• Sales experience in the relative territories which make up the region.
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic circuits related to mobile equipment.

E-mail resume to careers@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line
of your e-mail. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.
Or you can mail or fax your resume to our
United Kingdom Headquarters
at the address / number noted below.

 


Regional Sales Manager China

Reporting to the International Sales and Marketing department in the US, this position will be based in the Shanghai office. This individual will be responsible for sales and application activities and new business development within China. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the hydraulic valve markets within the region, including:

• The size and potential of the markets.
• The opportunities within the markets.
• The trends in applications for the products.

Sales and application experience as it relates to the hydraulic valve market will include:
• Good command of the English language.
• Sales experience in mobile market within the region.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic circuits related to mobile equipment.

E-mail resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line
of your e-mail. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.
Or you can mail or fax your resume to our
North American Headquarters
at the address / number noted below.

 


Regional Sales Manager Korea

Reporting to the International Sales and Marketing department in the US, this position will be based in Korea. This individual will be responsible for sales and application activities and new business development within Korea. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the hydraulic valve markets within the region, including:

• The size and potential of the markets.
• The opportunities within the markets.
• The trends in applications for the products.

Sales and application experience as it relates to the hydraulic valve market will include:
• Good command of the English language.
• Sales experience in mobile market within the region.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic circuits related to mobile equipment.

E-mail resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line
of your e-mail. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.
Or you can mail or fax your resume to our
North American Headquarters
at the address / number noted below.

 


North American Headquarters

HydraForce, Inc. offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and a great opportunity for growth. HydraForce is an equal opprtunity employer.

For positions in the Americas, please mail, e-mail or fax your resume to:

HR Department
HydraForce, Inc.
500 Barclay Blvd.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069 U.S.A.

Fax to 847 229 3237
E-mail to employment@hydraforce.com
E-mailed files should be in either MS Word format, or in text format. Please include the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail. E-mails with no subject line, and which include an attached "zip" file will not be opened.

 


United Kingdom Headquarters

HydraForce Hydraulics Ltd. offers a comprehensive package, commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience, including competitive salary, contributory company pension scheme, 25 days’ annual leave and discretionary annual bonus. HydraForce is an equal opprtunity employer.

For U.K., European or Asian positions, send your curriculum vitae or resume to:

Human Resources Manager
HydraForce Hydraulics Ltd.
St. Stephens Street
Birmingham B6 4RG England

Fax to 44 121 333 1810
E-mail to careers@hydraforce.com
E-mailed files should be in either MS Word format, or in text format. Please include the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail. E-mails with no subject line, and which include an attached "zip" file will not be opened.

 


HYDRAFORCE
Supplier Opportunities

We are seeking suppliers who can provide the following products or services at competitive prices to our Lincolnshire, IL or our Birmingham, England facilities.

• Precision Screw Machine Parts

If you operate your business in compliance with ISO or QS quality standards and proactively use SPC, Cpk indices, and PPM monitoring to continuously improve quality, delivery and cost, contact us for further information about our procurement policies and requirements:

HydraForce, Inc. (ISO TS16949 & ISO 9001)
500 Barclay Blvd.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069 U.S.A.
Phone: 1 847 229 3127
Fax: 1 847 229 3227
e-mail:
jimb@hydraforce.com

HydraForce Hydraulics Ltd. (QS 9000 & ISO 9001 Reg.)
St. Stephens Street

Birmingham B6 4RG England
Phone: 44 121 333 1800
Fax: 44 121 333 1810
e-mail:
nickm@hydraforce.co.uk