Hydraulic Design Engineer – Power Pack Systems (Hybrid)

MCA Engineering; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MCA Engineering in Newcastle, NSW, is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Design Engineer to develop hydraulic power packs and related systems for mineral and construction projects. You will work closely with engineering and workshop teams to design circuits and prepare technical documentation for manufacture and assembly.

You will select components, perform calculations for pressure, flow and heat, and support testing, commissioning and system verification to ensure reliable hydraulic solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience designing hydraulic power packs and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with Automation Studio.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic circuits, component selection and system performance.
• Ability to complete engineering calculations and interpret operating requirements.
• Experience preparing hydraulic schematics, technical specifications and bills of materials.
• Proficiency in CAD software for hydraulic schematics and equipment layouts.
• Practical understanding of manufacture, assembly, testing and maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydraulic power pack designs to suit project specifications and equipment requirements.
• Prepare hydraulic circuit diagrams, schematics and technical specifications.
• Complete calculations for system pressure, flow, power requirements and heat generation.
• Select and size pumps, motors, valves, reservoirs, filtration and cooling equipment.
• Develop power pack layouts, considering component access, maintenance and installation requirements.
• Prepare component schedules, bills of materials and supporting design documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm component suitability, availability and technical details.
• Support workshop teams during manufacture, assembly and system installation.
• Assist with testing, troubleshooting and verification of system performance.
• Contribute to design risk assessments and design reviews.

Skills

Automation Studio

Hydraulic design

Mechanical engineering

CAD software

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

CAD software for hydraulics

Job description

MCA Engineering in Newcastle, NSW, is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Design Engineer to develop hydraulic power packs and related systems for mineral and construction projects. You will work closely with engineering and workshop teams to design circuits and prepare technical documentation for manufacture and assembly.

You will select components, perform calculations for pressure, flow and heat, and support testing, commissioning and system verification to ensure reliable hydraulic solutions.