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 clients 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.
* Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
Relationships & Special Requirements
Measurements
Person Specification
Key relationships:
Hydraulic Project Solutions Manager,
Electrical & Controls Project Solutions Manager
Project Managers
Head of Project Sales
Responsible for (direct reports):
N/A
Special requirements:
Travel within UK and possibly overseas
KPI themes
Essential
Minimum of 3 years design experience
Understanding of hydraulic systems & standards
Hydraulic schematic drawing
3D CAD & Mechanical drawing
Driving licence
Desirable
Technical Qualification in engineering
Educated to degree level
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