International Field Service Engineer - Hydraulics

Job description

For this role, you must have a strong background in Field Service covering Control Systems and Hydraulics. Their whole product range/systems are based around control systems. You will need good knowledge of using Control Systems to control the hydraulics, things like closed-loop control, motion control, servo control, PID tuning etc.

Overview - International Field Service Engineer - Hydraulics

We are recruiting a Field Service Engineer to join a highly specialised engineering business that designs and supports some of the most advanced hydraulic and servo-controlled testing systems in the world. These systems are used to simulate extreme real-world conditions for industries including automotive (including Formula 1), civil engineering, structural testing, and seismic simulation.

You will be working on complex, bespoke test rigs that operate like “testing robots”, combining hydraulics, electronics, controls, software and mechanical engineering at a very high level.

International Field Service Engineer - Hydraulics - Key Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning and long-term support of advanced test systems
• Maintenance, fault-finding and calibration of complex hydraulic and servo-controlled equipment
• Working with integrated hydraulic, electrical, electronic, control and software systems
• Supporting high-precision servo valve and actuator-based systems
• On-site customer support across the UK initially, expanding into Europe and globally
• Working closely with engineering teams to ensure optimal system performance

International Field Service Engineer - Hydraulics - Technical Requirements

We are looking for engineers with a strong multi-disciplinary engineering background, ideally including:

• Control Systems and software - (essential)
• Hydraulics - (essential)
• Servo systems and actuators
• Electrical and electronic systems - (essential)
• Experience with servo valve testing or high-precision hydraulic systems

International Field Service Engineer - Hydraulics - Travel & Working Pattern

Minimum 30% per year, up to 60% over time

Initially UK-based, expanding to Europe and potentially worldwide

Travel is well planned, typically with 3–12 weeks’ notice

This role comes with a company vehicle.

If you have any specific questions about this Field Service Engineer – International travel role, please contact David on 01582 350052.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

25-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English