Tractor Hydraulics Lead

Job Description:

Industry:

Off-highway/Tractor/Construction equipment

Location:

Pune

Keyword

Tractor Hydraulics, Hydraulic Lift System, 3-Point Hitch, SCV, Hydraulic Routing, Hose & Tube Design, Hydraulic Integration, Siemens NX

Job Description:

Skill Requirements

1015 years of experience in design and development of hydraulic systems for tractors or off-highway equipment.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of tractor hydraulic systems including hydraulic lift systems, 3-point hitch, remote hydraulic valves (SCVs), hydraulic pumps, control valves, lift cylinders, rockshaft assemblies, hydraulic reservoirs, filtration systems and hydraulic plumbing.
• Good understanding of hydraulic circuit design, pressure and flow calculations, hydraulic component sizing and system integration.
• Expertise in hydraulic tube, pipe and hose routing considering packaging, serviceability, manufacturability, vibration and durability requirements.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic hose selection, including SAE and EN hose classifications, pressure ratings, bend radius, temperature compatibility and application suitability.
• Good understanding of hydraulic end fittings and adapters including JIC, ORFS, BSP, NPT, Metric, SAE flange connections, quick couplers and sealing methods.
• Familiarity with hydraulic standards such as ISO, SAE, DIN and EN applicable to hydraulic components, hose assemblies, fittings, routing and testing.
• Knowledge of contamination control, filtration requirements, hydraulic cleanliness and leak prevention practices.
• Experience in hydraulic component packaging and subsystem integration within tractor architecture.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX (CAD) and Teamcenter (PLM).
• Good understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis and engineering drawing practices.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to hydraulic tubes, hose assemblies, fabricated brackets, castings and machined components.
• Exposure to DFMEA, DVP, validation planning and engineering change management is desirable.

Leadership Skills

• Proven experience leading a team of hydraulic design engineers.
• Ability to plan engineering activities, allocate work packages and monitor project execution.
• Conduct technical design reviews and ensure engineering quality.
• Mentor engineers and support technical competency development.
• Coordinate effectively with customer engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering work packages and meet project milestones.
• Customer-focused approach with strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a global engineering environment.

Job Profile:

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership

• Lead the Hydraulics engineering team delivering offshore design and development projects for global tractor OEMs.
• Plan engineering activities, assign work packages and ensure timely project execution.
• Conduct technical design reviews and provide engineering guidance to the team.
• Ensure adherence to customer engineering standards, CAD methodologies and project milestones.
• Drive engineering quality, productivity and continuous improvement within the team.

2. Hydraulic System Design & Integration

• Lead design and development of tractor hydraulic systems including:
• Hydraulic Lift System
• Hydraulic Schematics
• Three-Point Hitch (3PH)
• Lift Linkages
• Rockshaft Assembly
• Hydraulic Pumps
• Control Valves
• Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
• Lift Cylinders
• Hydraulic Tubes, Pipes and Hose Assemblies
• Oil Reservoirs
• Filters
• Mounting Brackets and Support Structures
• Develop robust hydraulic layouts ensuring proper packaging, accessibility, serviceability and manufacturability.
• Design and review hydraulic tube and hose routing considering minimum bend radius, vibration isolation, abrasion protection, thermal exposure and installation requirements.
• Select suitable hydraulic hoses, fittings, adapters and sealing solutions based on application requirements and customer standards.
• Coordinate subsystem interfaces with transmission, chassis, engine, operator controls, electrical systems and other tractor aggregates.

3. CAD & Engineering Deliverables

• Develop and review 3D CAD models and assemblies using Siemens NX.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs and product release documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer CAD standards and modelling best practices.
• Support engineering change implementation and configuration management throughout the product lifecycle.

4. Engineering Quality & Validation

• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles during product development.
• Support GD&T implementation and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Participate in DFMEA reviews and support DVP preparation and validation planning.
• Support prototype build activities, testing, issue resolution and design improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis for hydraulic system issues and recommend effective engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable hydraulic design standards and customer specifications.

5. Customer & Project Coordination

• Act as the primary technical interface for hydraulic engineering activities with the customer.
• Participate in technical reviews, design discussions and project governance meetings.
• Coordinate with CAE, validation, manufacturing, purchasing and supplier teams for successful subsystem integration.
• Track engineering deliverables, risks and open issues, ensuring timely closure.
• Support engineering effort estimation, proposal preparation and resource planning for new business opportunities.

CAD/PLMTools

• Siemens NX
• Teamcenter

Qualification

BE/BTech Mechanical Engineering