About the RoleWe are looking for a specialized Hydraulic Design Engineer to spearhead the hydraulic system design, schematic development, and component sizing for our heavy-duty marine and offshore machinery portfolio, specializing in marine/offshore winches and cranes.
In this role, you will be responsible for translating mechanical requirements into reliable, high-performance fluid power systems capable of operating under extreme offshore conditions. You will oversee hydraulic layouts from initial concept through design, calculations, and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
Key Responsibilities- Hydraulic System Design & Engineering:
- Design complex open-loop and closed-loop hydraulic systems for offshore cranes, anchor handling winches, mooring winches, traction winches, and subsea lifting equipment.
- Select and size hydraulic components including pumps, motors, proportional valves, manifolds, cylinders, accumulators, and filtration units.
- Ensure compliance with major maritime and offshore rules, regulations, and standards (e.g., DNV, ABS, API, ISO, CETOP).
- Schematics & Calculations:
- Create detailed Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and hydraulic schematics using CAD/CAE tools (e.g., Automation Studio, AutoCAD).
- Perform essential hydraulic calculations including pressure drop, flow rate, heat dissipation, line sizing, and response time analysis.
- Design custom hydraulic manifolds, integrating cartridge valves and ensuring optimal fluid dynamics.
- Integration & Control Interfaces:
- Collaborate with electrical and automation teams to integrate electro-hydraulic control systems (PLC interfaces, proportional control loops, and feedback sensors).
- Design fail-safe braking systems, emergency lowering systems, and load-holding circuit protections.
- Testing & Technical Support:
- Draft testing procedures for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of hydraulic power units (HPUs) and winches/cranes.
- Provide technical troubleshooting support during prototype assembly, commissioning, and load-testing phases.
- Work closely with procurement to evaluate vendor specifications and select cost-effective, high-reliability equipment.
Key Requirements & Qualifications- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Fluid Power Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 4 to 7 years of hands-on experience in hydraulic system design, specifically within the marine, offshore, or heavy industrial machinery sector (winches and cranes preferred).
- Demonstrated experience designing high-pressure hydraulic circuits (up to 350+ bar) and custom manifold blocks.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in hydraulic schematic design software (e.g., Automation Studio, FluidDraw, EPLAN Fluid).
- Deep understanding of marine environmental challenges (corrosion resistance, subsea integration, fluid cleanliness standards, and low-temperature operations).
- Familiarity with major hydraulic component brands (Rexroth, Parker, Danfoss, Eaton, Sun Hydraulics).
- Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly with fluid dynamics and system troubleshooting.
- Effective cross-functional communication skills to bridge mechanical, electrical, and production teams.