Systems Technician

Experis - ManpowerGroup; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in the Edinburgh area seeks a Hydraulic Systems Technician to join its growing R&D team. This hands-on role involves operating hydraulic test rigs and supporting the development of next-generation hydraulic technologies. Candidates should have qualifications in mechanical engineering or hydraulics, along with strong experience in hydraulic systems and system assembly.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with hydraulic systems, testing, or maintenance.
• Comfortable reading schematics and technical drawings.
• Bonus if you've worked with heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run hydraulic test rigs, instrumentation, and data systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with hydraulic systems and rigs.
• Analyse test data and help improve system performance.

Skills

Fault-finding

Hydraulic systems

System assembly

Using test equipment

Education

Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Hydraulics

Tools

CAN bus

3D CAD

Job description

Hydraulic Systems Technician

Edinburgh area | Full-time | Up to £40,000

We're working with a global engineering company at the forefront of innovation in clean energy and off-highway mobility. Their Edinburgh-based innovation centre is expanding and looking for a Hydraulic Systems Technician to join their growing R&D team.

This is a hands-on, technically diverse role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment. You'll be operating and maintaining hydraulic test rigs, supporting prototype builds, running system performance tests, and playing a key part in developing the next generation of hydraulic technologies for off-highway vehicles.

What you'll do:

• Set up and run hydraulic test rigs, instrumentation, and data systems

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with hydraulic systems and rigs

• Analyse test data and help improve system performance

• Assemble and fabricate prototype systems

• Support engineers with field testing and product development

What we're looking for:

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics or similar

• Strong experience with hydraulic systems, testing, or maintenance

• Skilled in fault-finding, system assembly, and using test equipment

• Comfortable reading schematics and technical drawings

• Bonus if you've used CAN bus, 3D CAD, or worked with heavy machinery

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainable innovation, offering real career development and technical variety.

Deadline: Monday 14th of July 2025

Interested? Let's chat - apply or message directly!