Hydraulic Design Engineer: Bespoke Power Packs

ATA Recruitment; Highweek; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ATA Recruitment is partnering with an Exeter-based engineering solutions business to recruit a Design Engineer (Hydraulics). The role involves designing hydraulic systems from power units to bespoke fluid power solutions, with project values ranging from £5,000 to £450,000 and involvement from concept through installation.

You will create 3D models in SolidWorks, perform hydraulic sizing, select components and generate detailed drawings for production.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing hydraulic systems.
• Experience with hydraulic power packs, cylinders, manifolds or fluid power equipment.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD package.
• Ability to carry out hydraulic calculations and component selection.
• Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of fabrication, sheet metal and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic power packs and bespoke hydraulic systems for industrial applications.
• Produce detailed 3D models and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create manufacturing and assembly drawings for production.
• Perform hydraulic sizing, flow and power calculations.
• Specify hydraulic components including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, filtration systems and hose assemblies.
• Design supporting fabricated structures including frames, skids, enclosures and bracketry.
• Support projects from initial concept through to manufacture and installation.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal engineering teams.
• Conduct occasional site visits for surveys and equipment measurements.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Manufacturing drawings

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

ATA Recruitment is partnering with an Exeter-based engineering solutions business to recruit a Design Engineer (Hydraulics). The role involves designing hydraulic systems from power units to bespoke fluid power solutions, with project values ranging from £5,000 to £450,000 and involvement from concept through installation.

You will create 3D models in SolidWorks, perform hydraulic sizing, select components and generate detailed drawings for production.