Senior Hydraulics & Controls Engineer Whole-Machine

Marcus Webb Associates Limited; Italia; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Marcus Webb Associates Limited in the Bologna area is seeking a Senior / Principal Systems Engineer - Hydraulics & Controls to own the whole-machine hydraulics development for excavators and wheeled loaders used in Europe. This role requires hands-on expertise in hydraulic systems integration and control strategy across platforms.

You will collaborate with European and China engineering teams, influence system architecture, and drive performance improvements across complete machines.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent in mechanical, mechatronics, hydraulic engineering or a related discipline. Also, excellent English communication skills.
• Significant engineering experience within the construction machinery sector working specifically on the hydraulic systems for entire machines (excavator and wheeled loader) for construction applications.
• Deep understanding of hydraulic system architecture and integration, whole machine performance and optimisation.
• Good understanding of interaction between hydraulic systems, electronic controls, powertrain and machine performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and expertise in the development, optimisation and performance of hydraulic systems and electro-hydraulic controls for excavator and wheeled loader platforms.
• Work closely with engineering teams in Europe and China to define, develop and optimise hydraulic system architecture, control strategies and machine behaviour.
• Act as a technical authority on hydraulic system performance, helping engineering teams resolve complex technical issues and make informed design decisions.
• Work with engineering teams to develop and evaluate hydraulic system concepts, architecture and control strategies for current and future machine platforms.
• Support the integration of hydraulic and control systems into machines, including system commissioning, testing and problem resolution.

Job description

Marcus Webb Associates Limited in the Bologna area is seeking a Senior / Principal Systems Engineer - Hydraulics & Controls to own the whole-machine hydraulics development for excavators and wheeled loaders used in Europe. This role requires hands-on expertise in hydraulic systems integration and control strategy across platforms.

You will collaborate with European and China engineering teams, influence system architecture, and drive performance improvements across complete machines.