Leads filtration product engineering as a hydraulic expert, developing and customizing systems, selecting components, sizing equipment, preparing schematics and bills of materials, and supporting testing and troubleshooting. Collaborates with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, vendors, customers, and global teams to ensure quality, performance, compliance, and cost targets. The role requires substantial travel for customer and supplier discussions, inspections, and technical issue resolution.
Create a better future!
Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop technology and gain the knowledge to make that difference. We have launched our ambition, Mission Zero – enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining We need your leadership skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.
Hydraulic System Engineer - Filtration
- Lead the development and optimization of hydraulic systems for filtration equipment, including Filter Presses, Vertical Filters, HBF, Drum Filters, and Disc Filters, ensuring quality, cost, and performance targets are met.
- Develop hydraulic schematics, power unit and manifold layouts, and complete system designs, including product customization.
- Select hydraulic components based on load, flow, and pressure requirements; perform system sizing and calculations, and prepare bills of materials (BOMs).
- Conduct testing and validation at supplier and customer sites, and provide technical support for troubleshooting hydraulic issues.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of hydraulic systems.
- Support global and regional engineering requirements while ensuring compliance with FLS guidelines and standards.
- Actively contribute to team objectives and travel to customer and supplier sites for technical discussions, inspections, and troubleshooting as required.
What you bring
- 10–12 years of overall professional experience.
- Knowledge and skills with IT tools like Solidworks and Autocad is expected. Experience in Analysis software will be an added advantage.
- Good knowledge in hydraulic and pneumatic system with design, manufacturing and testing
- Good Knowledge in handling vendor products associated with the filtration equipment’s
- Broad knowledge in Manufacturing processes, materials and global quality standards
- Should be able to lead and work in teams
- Good in English at 'negotiation level' both written and orally
- Conceptual thinking, visualization & technical problem solving ability
- Expected to deliver results and meet customer expectations
- B.E /B.Tech - Mechanical
What we offer
- Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options
- Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 15 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
- Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
- A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
- We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.
- As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials
FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers
We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.
FLSmidth Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 603103
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