Hydraulic Engineer (m/f)

At PIŠEK – Vitli KRPAN, d.o.o. , we are looking for a new team member for the position of Hydraulic Engineer . Join us and contribute to the development of hydraulic systems for modern forestry machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimise hydraulic circuits and system architectures.
• Develop and create 3D designs of hydraulic manifolds and prepare manufacturing and assembly documentation.
• Select, size and validate hydraulic components.
• Develop hydraulic schematics, functional descriptions, calculations, simulations and technical documentation.
• Support prototype manufacturing, commissioning and testing.
• Diagnose hydraulic systems and implement corrective measures.
• Provide technical support to production, assembly, service teams and suppliers.

Requirements

• University-level degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or a related technical field.
• At least five years of experience in hydraulic system development, preferably for mobile machinery.
• Knowledge of mobile hydraulics, hydraulic calculations, simulations, measurements and diagnostics.
• Experience in hydraulic manifold design and 3D modelling using SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with Automation Studio, HydroSym or similar tools.
• Knowledge of CAN, CANopen or ISOBUS communication protocols is an advantage.
• Natural English speaker.

What We Offer

• Permanent employment contract with a six-month probationary period.
• Flexible working hours, with arrival between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals.
• A hot meal provided at the workplace.
• Specialist healthcare insurance.

Location: Šmarje pri Jelšah, Slovenia

Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] no later than 25 October 2026 , with “Hydraulic Engineer” in the subject line, or apply using the form below.

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