Automation Engineer

Position Title

Senior Engineer Hydraulic Systems & Actuation

Role Overview

We are seeking a Hydraulic Systems Engineer to design, develop, and validate advanced hydraulic actuation systems used in:

• Industrial robotics
• Precision manufacturing systems
• High-force linear actuation
• Servo-controlled fluid power systems
• Specialized industrial automation platforms

The role involves concept-to-product engineering, including system architecture, component selection, simulation, prototyping, and field validation.

This position requires close collaboration with mechanical, electrical, power electronics, and control systems teams developing next-generation industrial platforms.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture

• Design hydraulic power units (HPU) and fluid power systems for industrial machines, Develop architectures for servo-hydraulic actuation and precision motion systems, Select and integrate, Pumps, Directional valves, Proportional / servo valves, Pressure control components, Accumulators, Hydraulic cylinders and motors.

Actuator Development

• Design high-performance hydraulic cylinders for precision control, Develop systems integrating, Position sensors, Pressure sensors, Flow sensors, Closed-loop control.

Control Integration

• Work with controls team to develop, Servo hydraulic control loops, Pressure and flow regulation, Motion control systems.

Simulation & Analysis

Perform modeling and analysis using tools such as:

• MATLAB / Simulink, AMESim / GT-Suite, Fluid power simulation tools

Areas of analysis include:

• Flow dynamics, Pressure transients, Energy efficiency, Thermal behavior.

Prototyping and Testing

• Build and validate hydraulic prototypes, Develop test rigs for hydraulic subsystems, Instrument systems for performance characterization.

System Optimization Improve:

• Efficiency, Responsiveness, Reliability, Maintainability.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in:

• Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Fluid Power Engineering

Experience

5+ years of experience in one or more of the following:

• Industrial hydraulics, Mobile hydraulics, Servo-hydraulic systems, Hydraulic actuation design

Experience with industries such as:

• Robotics, Heavy machinery, Aerospace, Manufacturing equipment, Automation systems

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:

Hydraulic Components, Gear pumps, Piston pumps, Directional valves, Proportional valves, Servo valves, Accumulators, Hydraulic motors, Hydraulic cylinders

System Design

• Flow calculations, Pressure loss analysis, Valve sizing, Accumulator sizing, Heat dissipation, Instrumentation, Pressure sensors, Flow meters, Position sensors (LVDT / encoders)

Additional Preferred Skills

• Servo valve control, Electro-hydraulic systems, Hydraulic safety design, Thermal management

Preferred Experience

Experience in precision or high-performance systems such as:

• Industrial robotics, Aerospace actuation systems, Hydraulic test rigs, High precision servo systems

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply via LinkedIn or send their resume to:

rakesh@velankanigroup.com