Hydraulics Design Engineer

Recruit 12 Limited; Burwell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Annual leave 22 days + 8 holidays

Extra birthday day off

Job summary

Recruit 12 Limited is seeking a Hydraulics Design Engineer in Cambridgeshire for a permanent, full-time position. You will design, develop and specify hydraulic systems, produce schematics and calculations, and support the full lifecycle from concept through installation, working closely with production and procurement.

You should have proven hydraulic design experience, strong problem-solving skills and a degree in Mechanical/Hydraulic Engineering or equivalent, with a commercially minded

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hydraulic system design, development or similar fluid power role.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, circuits and fluid power principles.
• Able to produce hydraulic schematics, drawings and specifications.
• Experience with installation, testing and fault diagnosis of hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and specify hydraulic systems and components to meet project requirements and standards.
• Produce and interpret hydraulic schematics, drawings and specifications.
• Conduct hydraulic system calculations and component selection for performance and reliability.
• Support projects through full lifecycle from concept to installation.
• Collaborate with production, procurement and supply chain to ensure cost-effectiveness and manufacturability.
• Provide hands-on technical support during assembly, commissioning and fault-finding.

Skills

Hydraulic design

System calculations

Schematics

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

BSc in Mechanical/Hydraulic Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Hydraulics Design Engineer

Cambridgeshire | Permanent | 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and specify hydraulic systems, circuits and components to meet project requirements, performance expectations and relevant engineering standards.
• Produce and interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings, technical specifications and supporting documentation.
• Carry out hydraulic system calculations, component selection and technical assessments to ensure system performance, efficiency and reliability.
• Support projects throughout the full engineering lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to manufacture, assembly, testing, commissioning and installation.
• Work closely with production, procurement and supply chain teams to ensure hydraulic designs are practical, cost-effective and suitable for manufacture.
• Provide hands‑on technical support during hydraulic system assembly, installation, commissioning and fault‑finding activities.
• Investigate hydraulic system failures, undertake root‑cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventative solutions.
• Ensure all hydraulic designs comply with relevant engineering standards, safety requirements and risk assessment processes.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in hydraulic system design, development or a similar fluid power engineering role.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, circuits, components and fluid power principles.
• Competent in hydraulic circuit design, system calculations, component specification and technical problem‑solving.
• Ability to produce and interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Practical experience supporting hydraulic installation, assembly, testing, commissioning and fault diagnosis.
• Good understanding of relevant engineering standards, safety requirements and risk assessment principles.
• Experience using relevant engineering software, CAD packages and technical documentation systems.
• Strong analytical and root‑cause analysis skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Effective communication and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• A commercially minded approach, balancing technical performance with cost, quality, lead times and manufacturability.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Fluid Power or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

What's on Offer

• Location: Cambridgeshire
• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Annual leave: 22 days, plus 8 public holidays
• Additional benefit: An extra day off for your birthday