Design Engineer Jobs in Iowa
Design Engineer jobs in Iowa are open across Des Moines, Waterloo, and Cedar Rapids and other Iowa metros, with employers like Acro Service, Evapco, and Felsburg Holt & Ullevig hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Hydraulic Design Engineer
Job Title: Hydraulic Design Engineer
Location: WATERLOO, IOWA
Client: John Deere
Experience: 3–8 Years
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Hydraulic Design Engineer to design, develop, and optimize hydraulic systems for mobile equipment, industrial machinery, and heavy equipment applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in hydraulic circuit design, component selection, system analysis, and validation of hydraulic systems to ensure performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop hydraulic systems and circuits for mobile, industrial, or off-highway equipment.
- Create hydraulic schematics and system layouts using engineering design tools.
- Select and size hydraulic components including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, accumulators, hoses, and fittings.
- Perform hydraulic calculations related to flow, pressure, force, power, and system efficiency.
- Analyze system performance and troubleshoot hydraulic issues during development and testing.
- Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and product development activities.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful system integration.
- Review and interpret customer requirements and translate them into hydraulic design solutions.
- Develop engineering documentation, specifications, test plans, and design reports.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and quality processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
- 3–8 years of experience in hydraulic system design and development.
- Strong understanding of hydraulic principles, fluid power systems, and component functionality.
- Experience with hydraulic circuit design and schematic development.
- Knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, actuators, accumulators, and control systems.
- Experience with CAD tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, mining equipment, automotive, or off-highway vehicles.
- Familiarity with electro-hydraulic control systems.
- Experience with simulation and analysis tools such as AMESim, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar software.
- Understanding of CAN communication and machine control systems.
- Knowledge of DFMEA, root cause analysis, and validation processes.
Nice to Have
- Experience with autonomous or semi-autonomous equipment.
- Knowledge of hydraulic testing and instrumentation.
- Exposure to product development lifecycle processes.
- Familiarity with ISO and SAE hydraulic standards.
Technical Skills
- Hydraulic Circuit Design
- Fluid Power Systems
- Hydraulic Calculations
- Pump & Valve Selection
- Cylinder Sizing
- Electro-Hydraulic Systems
- AMESim / MATLAB
- Creo / SolidWorks / CATIA
- System Validation & Testing
- Root Cause Analysis
Industry Background Preferred
- Construction Equipment
- Agricultural Machinery
- Off-Highway Equipment
- Heavy Equipment
- Mining Equipment
- Industrial Machinery
Hydraulic Design Engineer
Job Title: Hydraulic Design Engineer
Location: WATERLOO, IOWA
Client: John Deere
Experience: 3–8 Years
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Hydraulic Design Engineer to design, develop, and optimize hydraulic systems for mobile equipment, industrial machinery, and heavy equipment applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in hydraulic circuit design, component selection, system analysis, and validation of hydraulic systems to ensure performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop hydraulic systems and circuits for mobile, industrial, or off-highway equipment.
- Create hydraulic schematics and system layouts using engineering design tools.
- Select and size hydraulic components including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, accumulators, hoses, and fittings.
- Perform hydraulic calculations related to flow, pressure, force, power, and system efficiency.
- Analyze system performance and troubleshoot hydraulic issues during development and testing.
- Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and product development activities.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful system integration.
- Review and interpret customer requirements and translate them into hydraulic design solutions.
- Develop engineering documentation, specifications, test plans, and design reports.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and quality processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
- 3–8 years of experience in hydraulic system design and development.
- Strong understanding of hydraulic principles, fluid power systems, and component functionality.
- Experience with hydraulic circuit design and schematic development.
- Knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, actuators, accumulators, and control systems.
- Experience with CAD tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, mining equipment, automotive, or off-highway vehicles.
- Familiarity with electro-hydraulic control systems.
- Experience with simulation and analysis tools such as AMESim, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar software.
- Understanding of CAN communication and machine control systems.
- Knowledge of DFMEA, root cause analysis, and validation processes.
Nice to Have
- Experience with autonomous or semi-autonomous equipment.
- Knowledge of hydraulic testing and instrumentation.
- Exposure to product development lifecycle processes.
- Familiarity with ISO and SAE hydraulic standards.
Technical Skills
- Hydraulic Circuit Design
- Fluid Power Systems
- Hydraulic Calculations
- Pump & Valve Selection
- Cylinder Sizing
- Electro-Hydraulic Systems
- AMESim / MATLAB
- Creo / SolidWorks / CATIA
- System Validation & Testing
- Root Cause Analysis
Industry Background Preferred
- Construction Equipment
- Agricultural Machinery
- Off-Highway Equipment
- Heavy Equipment
- Mining Equipment
- Industrial Machinery
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What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design engineer jobs across Iowa.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SOLIDWORKS, Creo, or CATIA
- Experience applying GD&T to production drawings and tolerancing
- Familiarity with DFM and DFA principles across manufacturing processes
- Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing and QA
Design Engineer Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How many design engineer jobs are there in Iowa?
There are 7+ design engineer openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Des Moines, Waterloo, and Cedar Rapids. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.
Which Iowa cities have the most design engineer jobs?
Des Moines, Waterloo, and Cedar Rapids have the most design engineer openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire design engineers in Iowa?
Employers hiring design engineers in Iowa include Acro Service, Evapco, and Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote design engineer jobs in Iowa?
Yes. About 0% of design engineer openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Iowa metros.
How do I apply for design engineer jobs in Iowa?
You can apply to design engineer jobs in Iowa directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Iowa location, then apply to each one that fits.
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