ABOUT THE COMPANY Our client is a well-established Australian-owned engineering and manufacturing business with a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality, custom-built machinery. They work across industries such as mining, defence, and manufacturing, supporting some of Australia’s leading industrial clients. With major new projects secured and a significant workshop expansion underway in Newcastle, the company is investing in its hydraulic capability to support continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a tight-knit, technically capable team in a business that values collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to join the team and take ownership of hydraulic systems across multiple projects. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll work closely with senior engineering and workshop leaders to develop, test, and troubleshoot hydraulic systems for mobile and heavy equipment. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly alongside an experienced hydraulics professional with decades of hands-on knowledge, providing an excellent mentoring opportunity for someone looking to deepen their technical expertise. ABOUT YOU Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering 3 years’ experience working with hydraulic systems (design, testing, or troubleshooting) Strong background in diagnostics and fault-finding, able to interpret hydraulic circuitry and resolve issues effectively Exposure to Parker Hannifin or Danfoss systems highly regarded Proficiency in 3D CAD (preferably SolidWorks) Hands-on experience with mobile equipment or vehicles (e.g. mining, transport, rail, or heavy industry) Comfortable working within a small, capable team of engineers and fitters Keen to be part of a growing business where you can contribute to process setup and continuous improvement WHAT’S ON OFFER Permanent role with a respected, growing Australian engineering and manufacturing company Excellent opportunity to learn directly from a highly experienced hydraulics professional Join a friendly, close-knit team with strong values around safety, collaboration, and work-life balance Play a key part in expanding the company’s hydraulic capability and workshop operations Click “Quick Apply” or contact Veronika Brown on 0466 417 532 / veronika@peterjacob.com.au for more details.
