Hydraulic Systems Engineer

Position Title: Hydraulic Systems Engineer

Experience Level: Mid-Level (5+ Years)

Department: Engineering / Product Development / Maintenance Engineering

Location: Pune

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Hydraulic Systems Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the design, analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization of hydraulic systems for industrial heavy machinery. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to support both new product development and existing equipment improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Hydraulic System Design & Development

• Design, model, and validate hydraulic circuits for heavy industrial machinery (e.g., construction equipment, mining equipment, material handling machines).
• Select hydraulic components such as pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, motors, filters, and accumulators.
• Develop schematics using tools like Draftsight.
• Work extensively with Windchill/Creo to identify hydraulics components/suppliers within the customer database to meet new product functions

System Analysis & Optimization

• Perform hydraulic calculations (flow, pressure, power losses, cooling capacity).
• Conduct root cause analysis on system failures and implement corrective modifications.
• Optimize hydraulic performance for energy efficiency, reliability, and durability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers during machine development.
• Support manufacturing and assembly teams with hydraulic-related technical guidance.
• Provide technical assistance to service teams and customers for troubleshooting issues.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare hydraulic schematics, BOMs, test documentation, and design reports.
• Ensure hydraulic system designs meet industry standards (ISO, DIN, SAE) and safety requirements.
• Maintain documentation for change management and product lifecycle updates using Windchill.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Fluid Power Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience working with hydraulic systems in heavy machinery or industrial equipment.
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, hydraulic components, and system behavior.
• Experience with hydraulic troubleshooting, testing equipment, and diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of hydraulic standards
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with closed-loop and open-loop hydraulic control systems.
• Familiarity with electro-hydraulic systems and proportional/servo valve technology.
• Understanding of PLC or embedded control systems used to operate hydraulic functions.
• Hands-on experience working with construction, agricultural, mining, or lifting machinery.
• Knowledge of FMEA, DFMEA, and reliability engineering practices.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail, with a focus on safety and quality.