Company Profile
80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoeloaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Accessaerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors.
JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.
At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Principal Hydraulic Systems Engineer to join our engineering team at our Savannah, GA location. This position is in the construction equipment OEM industry and will report directly to the Engineering Manager. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hydraulic systems design, development, and integration for heavy machinery.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design and development of hydraulic systems for heavy machinery and equipment.
• Create and review hydraulic schematics, component specifications, and system layouts.
• Perform system-level analysis and simulations to ensure performance, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers.
• Oversee the integration and testing of hydraulic systems in prototype and production environments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal engineering guidelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in hydraulic system design and development processes.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in hydraulic systems engineering, preferably in off-highway or heavy equipment industries.
• Proficiency in hydraulic circuit design tools and CAD software (e.g., Unigraphics NX).
• Understanding of fluid mechanics, component selection, and system integration.
• Experience with system simulation tools such as AMESim, MATLAB/Simulink and/or Automation Studio.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter Engineering and engineering data management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with prototype development and field testing of hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of control systems and electro-hydraulic integration.
• Project management experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
Job Conditions
- Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
- Subject to noise and temperature changes
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
- Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions.
- Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist.
- Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed.
- Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force.
- Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment.
JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.
JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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