Hydraulic Design Engineer

Purpose of role: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Hydraulic Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing hydraulic systems for various projects. This role requires a strong understanding of hydraulic principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. * Design and develop hydraulic systems and components for various applications. * Perform hydraulic calculations and simulations to ensure system performance and reliability. * Design of systems for simple HPUs, pipework installations, minor modifications to existing systems, etc * Provide support for compiling sales tenders; bills of materials, component pricing, time estimating, etc * Produce CAD models of assemblies such as manifolds, pipework installations, and HPUs * Create detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications either designed personally or sketched out by others. * Check system designs, schematics, manifolds designs, and calculations produced by others prior to manufacture or release to customers * Collaborate with the senior hydraulic project solutions manager, electrical & controls project solutions manager and project managers to integrate hydraulic systems into overall project designs. * Conduct testing and validation of hydraulic systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements. * Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hydraulic systems during the design, implementation & commissioning phases. * Prepare technical reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders. * Write the sections of operation and maintenance manuals relating to the hydraulic parts of the system. * Produce, including maintenance, works instructions for the site service engineers to follow when on site or in the workshop. * Provide support and training to workshop technicians when assembling, testing and commissioning hydraulic equipment (complete systems, components and/or sub-systems) * Write works instructions for the site service engineers to follow when on site or in the workshop * Write commissioning and other test documents and lead the commissioning of hydraulic systems at the client’s site. Qualifications: * Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or a related field. * Minimum of 3 years of experience in hydraulic system design and engineering. Previously experience, or significant knowledge of open loop hydraulic systems. Previous experience of closed loop hydraulic systems a bonus. * Familiarity with ISO 4413, ISO 1219, etc * Proficiency in hydraulic design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar). Knowledge of Hydrosym hydraulic system schematic software and Mathcad is a plus. * Strong knowledge of hydraulic principles, fluid dynamics, and system components. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly