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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Design Engineer - **Company:** IDEX - **Location:** Crawfordsville, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Autodesk Inventor, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Strategies of Testing, Performance Testing, Data Analytics - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6D5B213EF36249D4B51D5902A78DDFEC/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology required * 7+ years of relevant engineering experience required * 5+ years of experience with centrifugal pumps and applied knowledge of hydraulic and electric motors Other Special Requirements: * Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capability * Advanced systems-level problem-solving skills * High level of autonomy and sound engineering judgment * Ability to support application-specific customer requirements * FEA experience required * FMEA experience required * Initiative and drive for results * Demonstrated productivity, multi-tasking ability, patience, and dependability * Effective and influential communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal) * Ability to work effectively within a team environment and on solo assignments * Highly effective project management skills Computer Skills: * Microsoft Office Suite * Autodesk Inventor (expert level) * Advanced analysis, simulation, and FEA tools Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world? ## Description Provides technical leadership and ownership for the design, development, and sustainment of complex products and systems, with primary focus on centrifugal pump applications. Possesses a strong functional and mechanical understanding of hydraulic motors and fluid power systems, including performance characteristics, efficiency, NPSH, and system interactions. Establishes technical direction, evaluates design trade-offs, and drives high-impact initiatives to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions aligned with business and customer requirements. Serves as a technical authority, mentor, and key contributor to product strategy and continuous improvement., * Leads complex product and system design from concept through production launch, with a focus on centrifugal pumps. * Defines technical strategy, product architecture, and performance requirements for fluid power systems * Applies advanced fluid dynamics and hydraulic analysis to evaluate fluid handling product performance, efficiency, NPSH, bearing life, axial thrust, and system curves * Demonstrates functional understanding of hydraulic motors, including mechanical operation, torque-speed relationships, and efficiency characteristics * Evaluates pump and motor interaction within hydraulic systems to ensure proper performance and reliability * Leads and approves design reviews and critical technical decisions * Drives major NPD and VAVE initiatives with measurable business impact * Defines testing strategies and oversees validation and qualification activities, including hydraulic and performance testing * Applies advanced GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design verification methods * Approves engineering designs, drawings, and ECNs * Acts as subject matter expert across multiple product lines * Resolves complex manufacturing, supplier, and field issues through advanced root cause analysis * Mentors engineers and provides technical leadership in design best practices and fluid power fundamentals ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)