Engineer, Hydraulics

MacGregor Group; Kristiansand; Hybrid; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MacGregor seeks a Hydraulics Engineer to design, optimise, and analyse hydraulic systems across our product range. You will contribute through the entire lifecycle, from tender reviews to supporting cross-functional teams with technical guidance.

The role welcomes both experienced engineers and motivated graduates ready to start their careers. The position reports to the Senior Manager Control Systems and can be based in Kristiansand or Arendal, Norway.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) - entry-level candidates welcome.
• Knowledge of hydraulic engineering principles and classification society requirements.
• Strong analytical skills for performing technical calculations and analyses.
• Good teamwork and communication with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and optimise hydraulic equipment and systems for existing and new products.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and analyse systems to identify issues or areas for improvement.
• Support the sales team by reviewing customer specifications, identifying technical deviations, and building accurate tender packages.
• Ensure all designs meet engineering/discipline standards, budget constraints, project deadlines, and classification society rules.
• Participate in technical risk assessments, root-cause and FMEA/FMECA analyses, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with and provide input to Engineers, Technical Advisors, Product Owners, and Discipline Managers

Skills

Hydraulic principles

Analytical skills

Teamwork & communication

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree (B.Sc./M.Sc.)

Job description

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MacGregor is a global company that operates in 30 countries with 2000 employees. We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services, and solutions to the maritime and offshore industries. Our solutions are found in over half of the world's merchant fleet.

We believe MacGregor is a great place to work and we are looking for innovators with an international mindset to join our team and help us create lifetime value for our customers.

MacGregor - Let's shape the future together

We are looking for a Hydraulics Engineer to design, optimise, and analyse hydraulic systems across our product portfolio. In this role, you will work on engineering deliverables through the entire project lifecycle, from reviewing customer specifications during the tender phase to supporting cross-functional teams and clients with technical guidance. Your main goal will be ensuring our systems remain high-performing, safe, and fully compliant with marine and offshore standards. We are open to both experienced engineers and motivated junior candidates or recent engineering graduates ready to start their career.

More tasks and responsibilities

• Design, modify, and optimise hydraulic equipment and systems for existing and new products
• Perform hydraulic calculations and analyse systems to identify any potential issues or areas for improvements
• Support the sales team by reviewing customer specifications, identifying technical deviations, and building accurate tender packages
• Ensure all designs meet engineering/discipline standards, budget constraints, project deadlines, and strict classification society rules
• Participate in technical risk assessments, root-cause and FMEA/FMECA analyses, and troubleshooting activities
• Collaborate with and provide technical input to Engineers, Technical Advisors, Product Owners, and Discipline Managers

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager Control Systems. This position can be based in Kristiansand or Arendal, Norway.

What you’ll need to succeed

You will do well in this role if you have a solid grasp of hydraulic principles, design routines, and relevant maritime and offshore regulations. We are looking for a collaborative team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who can build trust with internal partners and clients. Flexibility, open-mindedness, and clear communication are essential, as you will be managing multiple deliverables in the global organisation. Ideally you have

• Degree in Engineering (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) - previous experience is a plus, but entry-level candidates with relevant educational background are welcome to apply
• Knowledge of hydraulic engineering principles, design processes, and classification society requirements
• Strong analytical skills for performing technical calculations and various analysis
• Good team-working and communication skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Spoken and written fluency in English

Why MacGregor?

Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally.

• Customer Success: Our customer's success is our success. We focus on partnership, transparency, and accountability to deliver lifetime value.
• Passion to Improve: Always moving forward. We foster a growth mindset, encourage curiosity, and the courage to challenge the status quo.
• Winning Together: No one makes the difference alone. We emphasize internal collaboration and mutual trust to ensure we win as "One MacGregor."

MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

Additional information

Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Paweł Mika, Senior Manager Control Systems at [e-mail] or [phone]