Hydraulics Design Engineer
Cambridgeshire | Permanent | 40 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and specify hydraulic systems, circuits and components to meet project requirements, performance expectations and relevant engineering standards.
- Produce and interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings, technical specifications and supporting documentation.
- Carry out hydraulic system calculations, component selection and technical assessments to ensure system performance, efficiency and reliability.
- Support projects throughout the full engineering lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to manufacture, assembly, testing, commissioning and installation.
- Work closely with production, procurement and supply chain teams to ensure hydraulic designs are practical, cost-effective and suitable for manufacture.
- Provide hands‑on technical support during hydraulic system assembly, installation, commissioning and fault‑finding activities.
- Investigate hydraulic system failures, undertake root‑cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventative solutions.
- Ensure all hydraulic designs comply with relevant engineering standards, safety requirements and risk assessment processes.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in hydraulic system design, development or a similar fluid power engineering role.
- Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, circuits, components and fluid power principles.
- Competent in hydraulic circuit design, system calculations, component specification and technical problem‑solving.
- Ability to produce and interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Practical experience supporting hydraulic installation, assembly, testing, commissioning and fault diagnosis.
- Good understanding of relevant engineering standards, safety requirements and risk assessment principles.
- Experience using relevant engineering software, CAD packages and technical documentation systems.
- Strong analytical and root‑cause analysis skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
- Effective communication and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
- A commercially minded approach, balancing technical performance with cost, quality, lead times and manufacturability.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Fluid Power or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
What's on Offer
- Location: Cambridgeshire
- Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
- Annual leave: 22 days, plus 8 public holidays
- Additional benefit: An extra day off for your birthday
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