Hydraulic System Design Engineer

Hydraulic System Design EngineerLocation: Peterlee (5 days onsite)Salary: £55,000 - £63,000 per annumType: Permanent, Full time (with excellent permanent benefits)We''re looking for a Hydraulic System Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Peterlee. You''ll be responsible for the end-to-end design and development of hydraulic systems for heavy-duty vehicles, from concept and component selection through to validation and integration.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop hydraulic systems ensuring performance, safety, and reliability.Select and specify hydraulic components including pumps, valves, motors, cylinders, and hoses.Create and review engineering drawings, schematics, and documentation.Validate systems through simulation tools and physical testing.Translate machine application needs into clear system and component requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (drivetrain, cooling, controls, installation).Support continuous improvement, cost-reduction, and aftermarket projects.Stay up to date with emerging hydraulic technologies to drive innovation.About YouDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or similar.Strong experience in hydraulic system design within construction, mining, agricultural, or other heavy/off-highway equipment.Proven ability to design, analyse, and validate complex hydraulic circuits.Skilled in reading and creating schematics and technical drawings.Strong communicator, comfortable working across global and ..... full job details .....