Fire Truck Hydraulic Systems Engineer

NAFFCO Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO Careers in Dubai seeks a Hydraulic Engineer – Fire Trucks to design, develop and support hydraulic systems for fire trucks and other emergency vehicles. You will prepare hydraulic schematics, installation drawings and BOMs, and select components to meet vehicle, safety and project requirements.

The role requires a strong knowledge of hydraulic circuits, pumps, valves and fluid power, and the ability to coordinate with mechanical, electrical, production and procurement teams during build,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related.
• Training or certification in fluid power or hydraulic systems will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hydraulic systems for fire trucks and other specialist applications.
• Prepare hydraulic circuit diagrams, schematics, layouts, installation drawings, BOMs and technical specifications.
• Select and size hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, reservoirs, filters, hoses, pipes, fittings and other system components.
• Review project specifications, client requirements and vehicle configurations to develop suitable hydraulic system solutions.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and technical checks for flow rate, pressure, power, system capacity, heat generation and component compatibility.
• Coordinate hydraulic system interfaces with chassis, PTO, firefighting pumps, water and foam systems, electrical controls and vehicle structures.
• Ensure hydraulic layouts and installations support safe operation, accessibility, serviceability and efficient use of available space.
• Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Production, Procurement, Quality, suppliers and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review supplier drawings, datasheets and technical proposals, and confirm that proposed components meet project requirements.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, system flushing, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning.
• Investigate hydraulic system faults, identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure designs and completed installations comply with applicable regulations, safety requirements, customer specifications and company engineering practices.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and contribute to design reviews, risk assessments and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other related engineering duties assigned by management.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Schematics interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related

Diploma or equivalent technical qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CAD tools

Job description

NAFFCO Careers in Dubai seeks a Hydraulic Engineer – Fire Trucks to design, develop and support hydraulic systems for fire trucks and other emergency vehicles. You will prepare hydraulic schematics, installation drawings and BOMs, and select components to meet vehicle, safety and project requirements.

The role requires a strong knowledge of hydraulic circuits, pumps, valves and fluid power, and the ability to coordinate with mechanical, electrical, production and procurement teams during build,