Design Engineer

This position is ideal for an engineering professional who thrives on solving complex hydraulic challenges and enjoys both the technical and commercial aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities

Hydraulic System Design & Engineering:

• Design and engineer custom hydraulic circuits for industrial applications.
• Select appropriate hydraulic components based on functionality, price, and availability.
• Conduct hydraulic calculations to optimise system efficiency and performance.
• Develop hydraulic test procedures and factory acceptance tests to ensure system reliability.

HPU (Hydraulic Power Unit) Design & Documentation:

• Create and manage HPU design drawings, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Work with AutoCAD, Hydrosym, and Inventor to produce:
  – Hydraulic circuit diagrams
  – General arrangement (G.A.) drawings
  – Fabrication drawings
  – Assembly manuals

• Ensure all designs adhere to customer specifications and industry standards.

Compliance & Industry Standards:

• Ensure designs comply with relevant hydraulic and safety standards, including:
• BS EN ISO 4413:2010 – Hydraulic fluid power safety requirements
• Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
• CE marking regulations
• ATEX directive for hazardous areas
• Maintain up to date knowledge of compliance regulations to ensure all systems meet required standards.

Troubleshooting & Testing:

• Conduct hydraulic fault finding and hydraulic testing to diagnose and resolve system issues.
• Perform factory acceptance testing (FAT) and oversee on-site commissioning as needed.
• Provide technical support to customers for troubleshooting and optimisation.

Qualifications or Experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience in hydraulic system design, applications engineering, or fluid power solutions.
• Strong knowledge of industrial hydraulics, including circuit design, component selection, and calculations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD & Hydrosym for circuit design, and Inventor for 3D modeling.
• Experience preparing technical quotations and proposals.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of industry standards and compliance requirements (ISO, ATEX, CE, PED).
• Project management experience, overseeing jobs from design to commissioning.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Degree, HND, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Power, or a related field.
• Knowledge of hydraulic manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with hydraulic pumps, valves, actuators, and filtration systems.
• Experience working within a B2B technical sales environment.
• Understanding of basic electrical principles related to hydraulic systems.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Career growth opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development in fluid power and hydraulics.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you’re a technically-minded sales professional with a passion for hydraulics and engineering solutions, we want to hear from you!