Tractor Hydraulics Lead

Tata AutoComp; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata AutoComp is seeking a Senior Hydraulics Design Engineer for the Pune-based offshore tractor development team. You will lead the hydraulics design, integration, and validation of lift systems, 3-point hitch, SCVs and related components within a global OEM program.

The role requires extensive experience in tractor hydraulic systems, CAD deliverables in Siemens NX, and collaboration across CAE, validation, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure robust packaging and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in hydraulic design for tractors or off-highway equipment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems including lift systems, 3PH, SCVs, pumps, valves and hoses.
• Experience leading hydraulics design teams and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulics engineering team delivering offshore design and development for global tractor OEMs.
• Plan activities, allocate work packages and ensure timely project execution.
• Conduct design reviews and provide engineering guidance to the team.
• Coordinate interfaces with transmission, chassis, engine and controls.
• Ensure compliance with customer standards and CAD methodologies.

Skills

Tractor hydraulics

3-point hitch

SCVs remote valves

Hydraulic pumps

Control valves

Lift cylinders

Rockshaft assemblies

Hydraulic reservoirs

Filtration systems

Hydraulic plumbing

Hydraulic circuit design

Pressure calculations

Flow calculations

GD&T

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

DFMEA

DVP

Validation planning

Engineering change management

Education

BE/BTech Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Job Description

Industry: Off-highway/Tractor/Construction equipment

Location: Pune

Keyword: Tractor Hydraulics, Hydraulic Lift System, 3-Point Hitch, SCV, Hydraulic Routing, Hose & Tube Design, Hydraulic Integration, Siemens NX

Skill Requirements

1015 years of experience in design and development of hydraulic systems for tractors or off-highway equipment.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of tractor hydraulic systems including hydraulic lift systems, 3-point hitch, remote hydraulic valves (SCVs), hydraulic pumps, control valves, lift cylinders, rockshaft assemblies, hydraulic reservoirs, filtration systems and hydraulic plumbing.
• Good understanding of hydraulic circuit design, pressure and flow calculations, hydraulic component sizing and system integration.
• Expertise in hydraulic tube, pipe and hose routing considering packaging, serviceability, manufacturability, vibration and durability requirements.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic hose selection, including SAE and EN hose classifications, pressure ratings, bend radius, temperature compatibility and application suitability.
• Good understanding of hydraulic end fittings and adapters including JIC, ORFS, BSP, NPT, Metric, SAE flange connections, quick couplers and sealing methods.
• Familiarity with hydraulic standards such as ISO, SAE, DIN and EN applicable to hydraulic components, hose assemblies, fittings, routing and testing.
• Knowledge of contamination control, filtration requirements, hydraulic cleanliness and leak prevention practices.
• Experience in hydraulic component packaging and subsystem integration within tractor architecture.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX (CAD) and Teamcenter (PLM).
• Good understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis and engineering drawing practices.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to hydraulic tubes, hose assemblies, fabricated brackets, castings and machined components.
• Exposure to DFMEA, DVP, validation planning and engineering change management is desirable.

Leadership Skills

• Proven experience leading a team of hydraulic design engineers.
• Ability to plan engineering activities, allocate work packages and monitor project execution.
• Conduct technical design reviews and ensure engineering quality.
• Mentor engineers and support technical competency development.
• Coordinate effectively with customer engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering work packages and meet project milestones.
• Customer-focused approach with strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a global engineering environment.

Job Profile

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership

• Lead the Hydraulics engineering team delivering offshore design and development projects for global tractor OEMs.
• Plan engineering activities, assign work packages and ensure timely project execution.
• Conduct technical design reviews and provide engineering guidance to the team.
• Ensure adherence to customer engineering standards, CAD methodologies and project milestones.
• Drive engineering quality, productivity and continuous improvement within the team.

2. Hydraulic System Design & Integration

• Lead design and development of tractor hydraulic systems including:
• Hydraulic Lift System
• Hydraulic Schematics
• Three-Point Hitch (3PH)
• Lift Linkages
• Rockshaft Assembly
• Hydraulic Pumps
• Control Valves
• Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
• Lift Cylinders
• Hydraulic Tubes, Pipes and Hose Assemblies
• Oil Reservoirs
• Filters
• Mounting Brackets and Support Structures
• Develop robust hydraulic layouts ensuring proper packaging, accessibility, serviceability and manufacturability.
• Design and review hydraulic tube and hose routing considering minimum bend radius, vibration isolation, abrasion protection, thermal exposure and installation requirements.
• Select suitable hydraulic hoses, fittings, adapters and sealing solutions based on application requirements and customer standards.
• Coordinate subsystem interfaces with transmission, chassis, engine, operator controls, electrical systems and other tractor aggregates.

3. CAD & Engineering Deliverables

• Develop and review 3D CAD models and assemblies using Siemens NX.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs and product release documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer CAD standards and modelling best practices.
• Support engineering change implementation and configuration management throughout the product lifecycle.

4. Engineering Quality & Validation

• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles during product development.
• Support GD&T implementation and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Participate in DFMEA reviews and support DVP preparation and validation planning.
• Support prototype build activities, testing, issue resolution and design improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis for hydraulic system issues and recommend effective engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable hydraulic design standards and customer specifications.

5. Customer & Project Coordination

• Act as the primary technical interface for hydraulic engineering activities with the customer.
• Participate in technical reviews, design discussions and project governance meetings.
• Coordinate with CAE, validation, manufacturing, purchasing and supplier teams for successful subsystem integration.
• Track engineering deliverables, risks and open issues, ensuring timely closure.
• Support engineering effort estimation, proposal preparation and resource planning for new business opportunities.

CAD/PLM Tools

• Siemens NX
• Teamcenter

Qualification

BE/BTech Mechanical Engineering