Student Opportunities

There may be a job waiting for you in Fluid Power!

Fluid Power is behind the scenes in many industries and there may be a job waiting for you there:

• automation ... the fluid power works hand-in-hand with electrics, electronics and robotics in today's state-of-the-art facilities.
• agriculture ... fluid power provides the horsepower for modern farming equipment as well as the power enabling the food processing industry.
• aerospace ... fluid power is an integral part of the aerospace industry, whether on a plane, helicopter or shuttle in outer space.
• energy ... fluid power is a vital ingredient in activities such as offshore drilling, underground mines, wind power and finding new means of energy efficiency.
• biomedical ... fluid power is used in your dentist's high speed drill, in artificial kidneys, valve-assisted bladders and medication equipment.
• recreation ... fluid power moves you on roller coasters and ski lifts.
• construction ... fluid power helps move the earth in the powerful machines that are used in the construction industry.

Jobs in Fluid Power include:

• Engineers ... who design Fluid Power systems and components as well as conduct research on new concepts, applications and improvements of existing installations.
• Technicians ... who operate machines equipped with Fluid Power systems.
• Mechanics ... who assemble and install systems as well as troubleshoot and maintain Fluid Power systems.
• Sales and Marketing Personnel ... involved in selling and marketing systems, working closely with manufacturers and distributors.
• and Management Personnel ... who plan, direct, coordinate and supervise Fluid Power businesses.

Companies requiring experts in Fluid Power include:

• Manufacturers of Fluid Power components and systems.
• Distributors of Fluid Power products ... companies that sell, repair and build Fluid Power systems and components.
• Manufacturers of industrial, automotive and aerospace and defense products.

In order to promote fluid power as a career choice among
students, CFPA offers the following services:

• Students can have access to CFPA member benefits free-of-charge, click here to join CFPA for free.
• Fluid Power students have the opportunity to post their resumes on the CFPA website. CFPA member companies who are hiring regularly consult these resumes, click here to submit your resume.

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