Lead Engineer for Standardization/CTO - Filtration

FLSmidth; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Personal Accident Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

Annual health check-up

30 days PTO

Job summary

FLSmidth is seeking a Hydraulic System Engineer (Filtration) to lead the development and optimization of hydraulic systems for filtration equipment. You will design schematics, select components, and size power units to meet demanding load requirements.

The role requires 10–12 years in hydraulic systems, proficiency in SolidWorks/AutoCAD, and strong collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams. Travel to customer sites will be required.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience in hydraulic systems.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and AutoCAD; experience in analysis software.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems across design, manufacturing and testing.
• Vendor management experience for filtration equipment components.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and global quality standards.
• Ability to lead and work in teams.
• Proficient English written and spoken (negotiation level).
• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Create hydraulic schematics and system layouts.
• Select pumps, motors, filters, and regulators.
• Size systems to meet demand.
• Test and validate at vendor/customer sites.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and manufacturing teams.
• Travel to meet customers and suppliers.

Skills

Team leadership

English communication

Conceptual thinking

Problem solving

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Analysis software

Job description

Create a better future! Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop technology and gain the knowledge to make that difference. We have launched our ambition, Mission Zero – enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining. We need your leadership skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfill our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future

Hydraulic System Engineer - Filtration

As a Hydraulic System Engineer, he/she shall act as hydraulic expert and leads the development and performance of the products to ensure that they are functioning according to quality and cost expectations. Applying mechanical engineering principles to develop products (e.g., Filter Press, Vertical Filters, HBF, Drum & Disc Filters Hydraulic Systems etc.)

System Design & Schematics: Create detailed hydraulic schematics, hydraulic power unit layout, hydraulic manifold layout and overall hydraulic system design. Participate in design work and product customization

Component Selection: Choose appropriate hardware—including pumps, motors, filters, and pressure regulators—based on load and flow requirements. Prepare bill of materials for hydraulic systems.

System sizing: Determine required power, component size, pump capacity to meet the hydraulic system demand

Testing & Validation: Perform hands‑on testing at vendor and customer sites.

Troubleshooting: Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting hydraulic issues at customer sites.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work alongside mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to support proper function of FLS filtration equipment.

Represent and support both the global as well as regional interests while ensuring complete compliance on FLS guidelines.

Participates actively in team environment and con‑tribute to successful completion of team goals

Expect to travel to meet customers & suppliers for technical discussions / inspection / trouble shooting

What you bring

• 10–12 years of overall professional experience.
• Knowledge and skills with IT tools like Solidworks and Autocad is expected.
• Experience in Analysis software will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge in hydraulic and pneumatic system with design, manufacturing and testing
• Good Knowledge in handling vendor products associated with the filtration equipment’s
• Broad knowledge in Manufacturing processes, materials and global quality standards
• Should be able to lead and work in teams
• Good in English at 'negotiation level' both written and orally
• Conceptual thinking, visualization & technical problem solving ability
• Expected to deliver results and meet customer expectations
• B.E /B.Tech - Mechanical

What we offer

• Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check‑up, and voluntary insurance options
• Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
• Work‑life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
• Financial support for continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion.

In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.

FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry.

We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero‑emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.