Hydraulic Design Engineer IHYDE

Hydraulic Design Engineer

• Mid\-level role focused on hydraulic circuit design, system engineering and troubleshooting*

• *Department**

Engineering

• *Experience**

10–12 years in industrial hydraulic systems

• *Qualification**

Minimum B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

• *Employment Type**

Full\-time

• *Location**

Taloja / Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

• *Reporting To**

Engineering Manager

• *Role Purpose**

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The Hydraulic Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, reviewing and improving hydraulic systems used in heavy engineering and equipment applications. The role requires strong practical knowledge of hydraulic circuits, pumps, valves, accumulators, cylinders, manifolds and hydraulic power units, along with the ability to read schematics, select components, support manufacturing and resolve field or test\-bay problems.

• *Key Responsibilities**

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• Develop hydraulic concepts, circuit architecture and detailed schematics from equipment functional descriptions, sequences of operation and customer specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations for pump displacement, flow demand, system pressure, motor torque, cylinder force and speed, accumulator capacity, pressure drop, heat load, filtration and cooling requirements.
• Select and size pumps, hydraulic motors, cylinders, directional valves, proportional valves, servo valves, relief and reducing valves, counterbalance valves, flow controls, check valves, accumulators, filters, coolers, reservoirs, manifolds, hoses, tubes and fittings.
• Prepare hydraulic component specifications, datasheets, bills of materials, interface documents, design notes, test requirements and technical purchase specifications.
• Review hydraulic schematics, general arrangement drawings, piping layouts, manifold drawings and electrical/control interfaces for functionality, safety, accessibility and maintainability.
• Ensure safe design provisions for pressure limitation, load holding, emergency lowering, stored\-energy isolation, hose failure protection, contamination control and safe maintenance.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and controls engineers to finalize operating logic, interlocks, alarms, sensors, pressure switches, transducers and proportional\-control requirements.
• Provide technical support to procurement for supplier clarification, quotation evaluation, alternate\-part approval, localization, obsolescence management and vendor technical alignment.
• Support production and assembly teams with schematic interpretation, routing guidance, component installation requirements, cleanliness practices and resolution of shop\-floor queries.
• Develop and review flushing procedures, pressure\-test procedures, functional test plans, inspection checklists, FAT/SAT documents and commissioning procedures.
• Witness and support hydraulic power\-unit and equipment testing; analyze pressure, flow, temperature, leakage, response time and performance data against acceptance criteria.
• Troubleshoot low pressure, unstable pressure, low or excessive flow, overheating, cavitation, aeration, abnormal noise, internal leakage, cylinder drift, slow movement, hunting and premature component failure.
• Lead structured root\-cause analysis for test\-bay, commissioning and field failures and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct technical discussions with customers, suppliers, classification bodies and internal stakeholders and close hydraulic design comments or deviations.
• Prepare engineering change notices and maintain drawing revisions, design calculations, technical files, lessons learned and configuration records.
• Identify opportunities for reliability improvement, energy efficiency, cost reduction, standardization and modular hydraulic power\-unit design.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, technicians, assemblers and service personnel on hydraulic systems and troubleshooting.
• Support site commissioning and field\-service activities, including preparation of diagnostic plans and recommendations for permanent corrective action.

• *Minimum Qualifications \& Experience**

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• E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in hydraulic system engineering, circuit design, application engineering, product development, testing, commissioning or troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated hands\-on experience with industrial hydraulic equipment, hydraulic power units and complex machine circuits.
• Experience converting functional requirements into safe, practical and manufacturable hydraulic designs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports and explain design decisions to cross\-functional teams.

• *Required Skills and Technical Competencies**

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• Advanced knowledge of hydraulic circuit design, power transmission principles and equipment operating sequences.
• Excellent ability to read, create and review ISO\-style hydraulic schematics and identify component functions, signal paths, pilot circuits and failure modes.
• Strong knowledge of fixed and variable displacement pumps, axial piston pumps, gear and vane pumps, load\-sensing systems, pressure\-compensated controls and pump\-control arrangements.
• Strong knowledge of directional, pressure, flow, check, sequence, counterbalance, relief, reducing, proportional and servo valves.
• Practical understanding of hydraulic accumulators, pre\-charge calculation, sizing, charging, isolation, inspection and stored\-energy safety.
• Competence in hydraulic power\-unit design including reservoir sizing, suction conditions, filtration, cooling, breather selection, instrumentation, mounting and maintenance access.
• Ability to calculate pressure losses, actuator force and speed, motor torque, hydraulic power, heat generation, efficiency and required cooling capacity.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic fluids, viscosity, temperature effects, cleanliness classes, contamination control, flushing and oil\-sampling practices.
• Ability to interpret pump, valve and accumulator manufacturer datasheets, performance curves, control diagrams and application limits.
• Hands\-on troubleshooting capability using hydraulic schematics, pressure gauges, flow meters, temperature instruments and a logical fault\-isolation approach.
• Working knowledge of hose, tube and fitting selection, pressure rating, velocity limits, routing, clamping, bend radius and leakage prevention.
• Understanding of load\-holding, over\-centre control, braking circuits, regeneration, synchronization, emergency functions and fail\-safe hydraulic design.
• Working proficiency in hydraulic schematic software and 2D/3D CAD tools; familiarity with simulation tools will be an advantage.
• Ability to prepare clear engineering calculations, technical specifications, design\-review records, test procedures and troubleshooting reports.
• Understanding of design for manufacture, assembly, inspection, testing, reliability, maintainability and lifecycle cost.
• Awareness of applicable ISO/API/marine\-class/customer requirements relevant to hydraulic equipment and offshore or heavy\-engineering applications.
• Strong analytical thinking, root\-cause analysis, decision\-making and risk\-assessment skills.
• Effective communication and coordination skills for working with customers, suppliers, production, quality, service, procurement and project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering priorities, meet drawing\-release schedules and take ownership through design, testing and commissioning.
• Ability to mentor team members and communicate complex hydraulic concepts in a practical and understandable manner.

• *Preferred Experience**

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• Experience in offshore cranes, marine equipment, mobile machinery, heavy engineering, steel, material handling or other demanding hydraulic applications.
• Exposure to proportional or electro\-hydraulic controls, PLC interfaces, sensors and closed\-loop control systems.
• Knowledge of manifold design, hose/tube sizing, flushing and cleanliness practices, FAT/SAT, commissioning and field\-service support.
• Experience working with major hydraulic component manufacturers and evaluating technically equivalent alternatives.
• Familiarity with relevant ISO, API, marine\-class or customer\-specific engineering requirements will be an advantage.

• *Behavioural Competencies**

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• Structured problem\-solving and sound engineering judgement.
• Ownership mindset with attention to safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.
• Clear documentation, communication and stakeholder\-management skills.
• Willingness to support shop\-floor testing, site troubleshooting and customer discussions when required.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and transfer hydraulic knowledge to production and service teams.

• *Key Deliverables / Success Measures**

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• Accurate and timely release of hydraulic schematics, calculations, specifications and bills of materials.
• Designs that meet functional performance, safety, reliability, manufacturability and maintainability requirements.
• Reduction in design errors, test failures, repeat field issues and avoidable engineering changes.
• Timely closure of technical queries, design\-review actions and troubleshooting cases.
• Effective technical support to manufacturing, assembly, testing, commissioning and aftermarket teams.

• *Candidate Assessment Focus**

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During selection, candidates should be assessed through a practical schematic\-reading and troubleshooting exercise covering pump control, valve function, accumulator application, power\-unit design and diagnosis of a realistic hydraulic fault. The discussion should also test component sizing, safety awareness, documentation quality and examples of problems personally resolved.