Development Engineer, Hydraulics / Mobile Hydraulics

In this permanent full time role in Pfedelbach, near Heilbronn, you will develop mobile hydraulic systems for heavy transport vehicles. Your technical solutions will be used worldwide to transport bridge sections, power plant components, and industrial modules.

• Develop hydraulic systems and vehicle functions from initial concept to readiness for series production
• Develop system concepts and size and select hydraulic components such as pumps, valves, and drives
• Prepare technical specifications and development documents
• Plan and carry out system tests to verify and validate vehicle functions
• Assess and improve technical solutions for performance, quality, and cost effectiveness
• Work closely with the mechanics, electrical engineering, software, and purchasing departments, as well as external suppliers
• Contribute to innovation and development projects to improve our heavy transport vehicles

• A completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable subject
• Ideally, some initial experience in hydraulics, special vehicle construction, commercial vehicle technology, construction machinery, or agricultural machinery
• Technical understanding of complex vehicles and how mechanics, hydraulics, electrical systems, and software work together
• An analytical, structured approach focused on finding solutions
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for working with different departments
• Good spoken and written German and English