Engineer, Hydraulics

MacGregor; Kristiansand; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MacGregor in Norway is seeking a Hydraulics Engineer to design, optimise, and analyse hydraulic systems across our marine product portfolio. You will drive engineering deliverables through the full project lifecycle, from tender reviews to supporting cross-functional teams and clients with technical guidance.

The role welcomes experienced engineers or motivated graduates and offers a collaborative, international working culture with focus on safety, compliance with marine/offshore standards, and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or suitable educational background.
• Knowledge of hydraulic engineering principles and design processes.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify and optimise hydraulic equipment and systems across products.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and analyse systems for improvements.
• Review customer specifications during tender phase and support cross‑functional teams with technical guidance.
• Ensure designs meet standards, budgets, deadlines and classification rules.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Technical Advisors, Product Owners and Discipline Managers.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering principles

Design processes

English fluency

International working culture

Education

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

Job description

MacGregor - Let's shape the future together

Design, optimise, and analyse hydraulic systems across the product portfolio throughout the project lifecycle.

• Degree in Engineering (B.Sc. or M.Sc.)
• Knowledge of hydraulic engineering principles and design processes
• Knowledge of classification society requirements
• Spoken and written fluency in English
• International working culture

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‑mindness, and clear communication are essential, as you will be managing multiple deliverables in the global organisation.

• 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.

Values guide our daily decisions

• 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]

Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through our recruitment portal. Unfortunately we do not consider CVs sent per email.

PM
Pawel Mika
Senior Manager Control Systems
40 58 80 00