Electro-Hydraulic Engineer

Seikor Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Seikor Group in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Electro-Hydraulic Engineer to design, develop, integrate, test, and support electro-hydraulic actuator systems for industrial valve automation and fluid power applications. You will work on hydraulic design, electrical control architectures, actuation sizing, and multidisciplinary system integration.

The role requires hands-on HPUs, knowledge of hydraulic components, PLCs, HMIs, and field communication protocols, with a focus on system validation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electro-hydraulic actuator systems and valve automation.
• Hands-on experience in hydraulic power unit (HPU) design and control system integration.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic components including pumps, cylinders, accumulators, manifolds, proportional valves, and servo valves.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, industrial controllers, sensors, transmitters, and automation systems.
• Knowledge of field communication protocols such as Modbus, CANopen, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, or Profinet.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, panel design, and motor control systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent engineering tools.
• Experience in system validation, performance testing, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with SIL ratings, ATEX, and hazardous area requirements.
• Strong technical documentation and report preparation skill

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and support electro-hydraulic actuator systems.
• Size actuators, perform torque analysis, hydraulic circuit design, and system performance optimization for various applications.
• Provide technical support for customer specifications, proposal development, and application engineering activities.
• Develop hydraulic schematics, electrical control architectures, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Integrate hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and control system components into complete actuator solutions.
• Support product validation, qualification testing, FAT/SAT activities, and field commissioning.
• Investigate field issues and perform root-cause analysis to improve product reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and service teams to ensure successful product delivery and lifecycle support.
• Experience with system testing, validation, and reliability engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and customer communication skills.

Skills

Electro-hydraulic

Valve automation

Hydraulic design

Control systems

Actuator integration

System validation

FAT/SAT

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

PLC programming

Fluid dynamics

Electrical panels

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Role & responsibilities

The Electro-HydraulicEngineeris responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and support of

electro-hydraulic actuator systems, including Scotch Yoke actuators, for industrial valve automation and fluid

power applications. The role includes hydraulic system design, electrical control architecture development,

actuator sizing and performance analysis, system integration, simulation, testing, and field support. The

engineer works closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable, high-performance electro-hydraulic

solutions that comply with customer requirements and industry standards. The position also supports new

product development, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electro-hydraulic and

Scotch Yoke actuator products throughout their lifecycle

• Develop electro-hydraulic systems for Scotch Yoke actuators, hydraulic power units, and related control systems.
• Perform actuator sizing, torque analysis, hydraulic circuit design, and system performance optimization for on-off, modulating, and emergency shutdown (ESD) applications.
• Provide technical support for customer specifications, proposal development, and application engineering activities

Core Competencies

• Develop hydraulic schematics, electrical control architectures, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Integrate hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and control system components into complete actuator solutions.
• Support product validation, qualification testing, FAT/SAT activities, and field commissioning.
• Investigate field issues and perform root-cause analysis to improve product reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and service teams to ensure successful product delivery and lifecycle support.
• Strong expertise in electro-hydraulic systems for valve automation applications.
• Proficiency in hydraulic circuit design, control system design, and actuator integration.
• Knowledge of servo-hydraulic and proportional control systems.
• Understanding of electrical control panels, sensors, instrumentation, and industrial automation.
• Solid understanding of fluid dynamics, pressure/flow calculations, and system performance Experience with PLC programming, logic development, and communication protocols.
• Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, control theory, and system performance optimization.
• Ability to perform hydraulic, electrical, and control system troubleshooting.
• Experience with system testing, validation, and reliability engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and customer communication skills.

Key Skills & Relevant Experience

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in electro-hydraulic actuator systems and valve automation
• Hands-on experience in hydraulic power unit (HPU) design and control system integration.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic components including pumps, cylinders, accumulators, manifolds, proportional valves, and servo valves.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, industrial controllers, sensors, transmitters, and automation systems.
• Knowledge of field communication protocols such as Modbus, CANopen, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, or Profinet.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, panel design, and motor control systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent engineering tools.
• Experience in system validation, performance testing, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with SIL ratings, ATEX, and hazardous area requirements.
• Strong technical documentation and report preparation skill