Senior Hydraulic Power Systems Design Engineer

Mca Engineering; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MCA Engineering seeks an experienced Hydraulic Design Engineer to support hydraulic power pack development and associated systems across its mining, industrial and construction projects in Australia.

You will design hydraulic circuits, select components, and prepare technical documentation to support manufacture and assembly, ensuring safety and reliability in operation and maintainability across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience designing hydraulic power packs and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient with Automation Studio.
• Able to interpret operating requirements and perform calculations.

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

Hydraulic design

Design calculations

Automation Studio

CAD for hydraulics

Schematic interpretation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

MCA Engineering seeks an experienced Hydraulic Design Engineer to support hydraulic power pack development and associated systems across its mining, industrial and construction projects in Australia.

You will design hydraulic circuits, select components, and prepare technical documentation to support manufacture and assembly, ensuring safety and reliability in operation and maintainability across projects.