About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a hands-on Quality & Reliability Engineer to test, troubleshoot, and improve servo-hydraulic actuators and associated control systems. You will work across testing, field support, failure analysis, and cross-functional problem solving to ensure products meet reliability and quality expectations.

• Perform functional and performance testing of servo-hydraulic actuators, servo valves, pumps, and control systems prior to shipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electromechanical issues and verify corrective actions.
• Review customer configurations and programs to confirm proper system operation.
• Document test results, nonconformances, and act as a final technical checkpoint before product release.
• Troubleshoot systems remotely and on-site; perform repairs and restore equipment to minimize downtime.
• Lead or coordinate RMAs: initial diagnostics, repair scope, quotation support, and final disposition.
• Track recurring failures across machining, assembly, and final test to help identify root causes.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to implement corrective actions and reliability improvements.
• Create and maintain troubleshooting documentation, test procedures, and customer support materials.
• Support prototype evaluations, product modifications, and customer training as needed.

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Qualifications — Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, academic projects, or professional work).
• Strong hands-on aptitude and interest in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to use test instruments, interpret technical information, and follow systematic diagnostic procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations as required.

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Preferred (nice-to-have)

• Exposure to hydraulic systems, servo valves, actuators, or fluid power technology.
• Familiarity with PLCs, motion control, servo systems, industrial automation, or control software.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and hydraulic diagrams.
• Experience with multimeters, pressure gauges, sensors, and diagnostic test equipment.
• Background in product testing, root cause analysis, corrective actions, or quality systems.
• Experience documenting technical findings and communicating solutions to customers.

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What You Can Expect

• Hands-on work with servo-hydraulic actuation and motion control technology.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and software-based systems.
• Frequent collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams.
• Opportunity to support customer installations, troubleshooting, repairs, and training.
• A role where you can directly influence product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• A learning environment with experienced engineering professionals and practical problem-solving.

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Location & Travel

• Primary job location: Solon, OH (on the employer’s location record). The role includes travel to customer sites as needed. The position may include remote work or remote-support responsibilities in addition to on-site visits.

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Compensation

• Estimated compensation (provided by source): $104,866 per year — estimated. Actual pay offered will depend on candidate experience, job-related skills, and applicable local laws.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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