Hydraulics Design Engineer

Hydraulics Design Engineer

Cambridgeshire | Permanent | 40 hours per week

• 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.

• 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.

• 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