Hydraulic Systems Engineer - UK Visa Sponsorship

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Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days annual leave

Private medical & pension scheme

Employee share scheme + flexible benefits

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Hydraulic System Design Engineer in Peterlee to design and develop hydraulic systems for heavy-duty vehicles. Responsibilities include specifying components, creating engineering documentation, and ensuring system performance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and substantial experience in hydraulic systems design. The role offers competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave, and various benefits including private medical and pension scheme.

Formación

• Strong experience in hydraulic system design within heavy equipment.
• Proven ability to design, analyze, and validate hydraulic circuits.
• Comfortable working across global and cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop hydraulic systems ensuring performance and reliability.
• Select and specify hydraulic components including pumps and valves.
• Create and review engineering drawings and documentation.
• Validate systems through simulation tools and physical testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration.

Conocimientos

Hydraulic system design

Component selection

Technical drawing

Communication

Organizational skills

Educación

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Overview

Location: Peterlee (5 days onsite)
Salary: £63,000 – £80,000 per annum
Type: Permanent, full-time (with excellent permanent benefits)

We’re looking for a Hydraulic System Design Engineer to join our Client engineering team in Peterlee. You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end design and development of hydraulic systems for heavy-duty vehicles, from concept and component selection through to validation and integration.

Relocation and sponsorship can also be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop hydraulic systems ensuring performance, safety, and reliability.
• Select and specify hydraulic components including pumps, valves, motors, cylinders, and hoses.
• Create and review engineering drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Validate systems through simulation tools and physical testing.
• Translate machine application needs into clear system and component requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (drivetrain, cooling, controls, installation).
• Support continuous improvement, cost-reduction, and aftermarket projects.
• Stay up to date with emerging hydraulic technologies to drive innovation.

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or similar.
• Strong experience in hydraulic system design within construction, mining, agricultural, or other heavy/off‑highway equipment.
• Proven ability to design, analyze, and validate complex hydraulic circuits.
• Skilled in reading and creating schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong communicator, comfortable working across global and cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Experience working with suppliers to specify/select components.
• Exposure to project leadership in complex engineering programmes.

What’s on Offer

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical & pension scheme
• Employee share scheme + flexible benefits

This is an urgent vacancy with deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it to [e-mail].

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.