Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Cambridge Cambridgeshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Senior Hydraulics Engineer
The Opportunity
We're recruiting for an experienced Senior Hydraulics Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Cambridgeshire.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hydraulic systems specialist to play a key role in the design, development and support of innovative hydraulic solutions from concept through to manufacture, testing and installation. Working closely with the Head of Engineering, you'll have the chance to influence product development, solve complex technical challenges and contribute to the delivery of high-quality engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop hydraulic systems, circuits and fluid power solutions.
* Produce hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
* Carry out technical calculations and system performance assessments.
* Support installation, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting activities.
* Ensure designs meet industry standards, safety requirements and customer specifications.
* Investigate and resolve hydraulic system issues through effective root cause analysis.
* Collaborate with engineering, production and supply chain teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
* Provide ongoing technical support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
* Degree-qualified engineer or equivalent experience within hydraulics, fluid power or a related discipline.
* Proven experience designing and supporting hydraulic systems.
* Strong understanding of hydraulic components, circuits and fluid power principles.
* Ability to read and create hydraulic schematics and technical documentation.
* Experience using CAD and engineering software.
* Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Personal Attributes
We're looking for someone who is:
* Practical, hands-on and solutions-focused.
* Commercially aware with a strong understanding of quality and manufacturability.
* Proactive, accountable and driven to deliver results.
* Analytical and methodical when solving technical challenges.
* A collaborative team player with a positive, "can-do" attitude.
* Passionate about continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
If you're an experienced Hydraulics Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration