Design Engineer

SPM HYDRAULICS; Rajkot; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SPM HYDRAULICS is seeking a Hydraulic Design Engineer to lead the design and validation of custom hydraulic cylinders and HPUs for industrial and mobile applications, from concept through prototyping.

You will perform sizing and analyses, select seals and materials, generate 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings, assemble prototypes, and help optimize fluid power systems in collaboration with design and test teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in hydraulic cylinder, HPU or manifold design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor) and circuit modeling tools.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, AutoCAD, metal surface treatments, and seal selection.

Responsibilities

• Hydraulic Cylinder Design: design cylinders and perform buckling analyses.
• HPU Design: design HPUs, manifolds and frames; size reservoirs, pumps, and heat exchangers.
• Documentation & Testing: generate 3D CAD models, drawings, hydraulic schematics and BOMs; assist prototypes and testing.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Inventor

AutoCAD

Circuit modeling tools

Job description

Hydraulic Design Engineer (Cylinders & HPUs)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Hydraulic Design Engineer specializing in custom Hydraulic Cylinders and Power Units (HPUs). You will lead the engineering, sizing, and validation of custom linear actuators and complete fluid power systems for industrial and mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities

Hydraulic Cylinder Design

• Design custom single-acting, double-acting, and telescopic cylinders;
• Perform column buckling and stress analyses;
• Select seals, materials, rod platings, and integrated sensors.

HPU Design

• Design custom HPUs, manifold blocks, and structural frames;
• Size reservoirs, motors, pumps, heat exchangers, and filtration systems for thermal and pressure efficiency.

Documentation & Testing

• Generate 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, hydraulic schematics, and BOMs;
• Assist with prototype assembly and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in hydraulic cylinder, HPU or manifold design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor) and circuit modeling tools.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, Autocad, metal surface treatments, and seal selection.