Hybrid Hydraulic Design Engineer — Global Impact

Hcme; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work possibilities

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Leave and ADV days

Metalektro CLA

Job summary

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) is seeking a Hydraulic Design Engineer to develop hydraulic systems for European customization on construction machinery. You will design concepts, select components, and integrate solutions for Hitachi base machines, ensuring safety, durability, and efficiency.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across Europe and Japan, contribute from concept to production launch, and ensure compliance with EU regulations and Hitachi standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Fluid Power Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in hydraulic system design and development.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic circuits, components, machine interfaces, and attachment applications.
• Experience contributing to engineering projects within cross-functional development teams.
• Knowledge of product development processes from concept through production launch.
• Familiarity with prototype validation, risk assessment, and engineering change processes.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Proactive mindset, strong ownership, and collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively in an international matrix organization and collaborate with colleagues across Europe and Japan.
• Genuine interest in Hitachi products and construction machinery.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hydraulic systems for European customization options on construction machinery products.
• Create hydraulic concepts, circuit designs, component selections, and integration solutions for Hitachi base machines.
• Execute hydraulic design activities from requirement definition through feasibility studies, concept development, detailed design, prototype build, validation, and release.
• Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrialization teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Ensure hydraulic designs meet performance, durability, safety, serviceability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Participate in hydraulic risk assessments, design reviews, and problem-solving activities throughout the development process.
• Support prototype builds, machine testing, validation activities, and issue resolution with internal stakeholders, suppliers, dealers, and customers.
• Ensure all hydraulic systems comply with EU regulations and standards while conforming to Hitachi global requirements.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, BOM releases, engineering changes, and technical approvals up to start of sales.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Ownership & problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical/Automotive/Fluid Power Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) is seeking a Hydraulic Design Engineer to develop hydraulic systems for European customization on construction machinery. You will design concepts, select components, and integrate solutions for Hitachi base machines, ensuring safety, durability, and efficiency.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across Europe and Japan, contribute from concept to production launch, and ensure compliance with EU regulations and Hitachi standards.