The Engineer is responsible for mechanical and hydraulic designs that support the vehicle architectures of our rail maintenance and vegetation management equipment. This role develops mechanical designs, hydraulic schematics, technical documentation, and test plans, and partners with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and service to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions. The position leads verification and validation testing, documents results, and drives corrective actions to meet program schedules, quality standards, and performance targets.
Key Performance Areas
Drive Business Results
• Support mechanical and hydraulic related architecture design for all product lines working closely with Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Systems Engineers to ensure integrated, optimized machine solutions.
• Supports production by diagnosing and solving problems related to hydraulic and/or mechanical systems.
• Develop catalog of mechanical and hydraulic components that support vehicle architecture.
• Responsible for mechanical assemblies, hydraulic schematics, and technical support documentation.
• Participate in the structuring, release, and maintenance of the assigned product lines: bills of materials, published technical specifications, and other related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.
• Desire to learn product lines, attend training, participate in field visits and interface with customers.
• Develops, writes, and coordinates engineering deviations, change requests, change orders, and works to close items in a timely manner.
• Performs additional job-related duties and special projects, as assigned.
Experience and Education:
• Experience: Minimum 2-5+ years’ experience with mechanical‑hydraulic systems for off‑road, construction, rail, or forestry equipment preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication.
• Technology: Strong working knowledge of MS Office, AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCAD, PDM software and ERP/MRP software preferred.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work - This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or any other time agreed upon.
Work Environment – The position operates in a professional office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use in addition to using standard office equipment such as computers, iPads, phones, copiers, printers, fax, scanner, and filing cabinets. The employee is occasionally exposed to high levels of noise, welding operations, non-temperature-controlled environments, and other typical to a heavy-equipment manufacturing and warehouse environment. The use of proper PPE is required.
Physical Requirements – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Engineer II position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience and Education:
• Experience: Minimum 2-5+ years’ experience with mechanical‑hydraulic systems for off‑road, construction, rail, or forestry equipment preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication.
• Technology: Strong working knowledge of MS Office, AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCAD, PDM software and ERP/MRP software preferred.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and collaborate. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, climb, crouch, balance, bend, and stoop or kneel. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and reach, lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
About Keshaw:
Kershaw Equipment LLC, located in Montgomery, AL is a leader in rail maintenance and vegetation management production and a worldwide supplier of maintenance-of-way equipment. Built on our strong commitment to our customers, our company supplies machines to Class I railroads, transit lines, short lines, and many contractors around the globe. Kershaw is part of The Heico Companies LLC, a parent holding company comprised of more than 40 businesses involved in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services. Kershaw joins forces with heavy equipment brands Pettibone, BARKO, and ARDCO as part of the Heavy Equipment Segment of The Applied Solutions Group.
Benefits Offerings:
Kershaw Equipment, LLC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Multiple health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois,
• Health Savings Account (with company match) or Flexible Spending Accounts, depending on selected health care plan,
• Two Dental plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois,
• Vision plan through VSP,
• Paid time off (vacation and 11 paid holidays),
• 401k plan with company match,
• Life/AD&D insurances (both company-paid and additional voluntary options),
• Sick leave, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability plans (company-paid),
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP, company-paid),
• Three Aflac plans
• 2 pet insurance plans
• Legal insurance
• Identity & Fraud Protection Plan
EOE M/F/D/V