Senior Industrial & Mobile Hydraulics Engineer (Fluid Power / Oil Hydraulics) – B2B Contractor

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ATTENTION / MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: This position is strictly for OIL HYDRAULICS / FLUID POWER (Industrial & Mobile applications). Do NOT apply if your background is in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources, Wastewater, or Marine Hydrodynamics. We are exclusively looking for candidates with deep expertise in hydraulic oil systems, manifold blocks, and fluid power components. About the Company We are an established mid-sized European engineering company with deep expertise in advanced oil hydraulic systems and machinery. To support our growth, we are seeking a senior remote contractor to handle detailed 3D design, calculations, and manufacturing documentation. Key Responsibilities Design 3D CAD models (SolidWorks/Inventor) for Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs), custom oil manifold blocks, and mobile machinery circuits. Select standard fluid power components (pumps, valves, proportional hydraulics, heat exchangers) from manufacturers like Rexroth, Parker, HYDAC, Danfoss. Generate precise hydraulic schematics (ISO 1219 standards), 2D manufacturing drawings, and BOMs. Perform mechanical and hydraulic calculations (flow rate, thermal dissipation, pressure drops, actuation speed). Requirements 5+ years of hands-on experience in Oil Hydraulics / Industrial / Mobile Fluid Power. Deep knowledge of valve manifold block design, oil hydraulic circuits, and ISO symbols. Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent 3D CAD. Fluent technical English. Operating as an independent B2B contractor. Jobbannons 2: Indien (CAD Specialist – Oil Hydraulics) Title: Oil Hydraulics CAD & Drafting Specialist (Fluid Power) – Remote Contract ATTENTION / MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: MUST have direct experience with OIL HYDRAULICS / FLUID POWER (manifold blocks, HPUs, oil piping/hoses). Candidates from Civil Hydraulics, Water Infrastructure, Hydrology, or Plumbing backgrounds WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED. About the Company We are a mid-sized European engineering firm specializing in high-end oil hydraulic systems. We are expanding our remote engineering group and looking for a dedicated CAD Specialist for ongoing project work. Key Responsibilities Convert oil hydraulic schematics and sketches into parametric 3D CAD models and assemblies (manifolds, HPUs, valve stacks). Draft 2D production drawings (GD&T compliant), hose/piping routing, and structured BOMs for manufacturing. Update CAD models based on feedback from our senior fluid power architect. Requirements 3+ years of mechanical CAD experience focused on Industrial or Mobile Oil Hydraulics. Ability to read ISO 1219 hydraulic schematics effortlessly. Expert proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor. Clear written and spoken English. Available for flexible project-based hours.

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