Team Lead - Hydraulic Design Engineering 
Location: Amsterdam / Hybrid
Type: Full-time

Who We Are

At Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME), we design and manufacture one of the world’s most extensive ranges of hydraulic excavators—from compact one-tonne units to colossal 780-tonne mining machines. Our portfolio also includes wheel loaders, rigid dump trucks, and highly specialized equipment for unique applications.

But at HCME, we believe we build more than machines.
We build the future of construction.
As part of the global Hitachi family, we are driven by innovation, environmental responsibility, and a deep commitment to customer trust and satisfaction. Our Amsterdam headquarters is home to a diverse, forward-thinking team developing next-generation technologies and support services that empower customers across Europe and beyond. Here, ideas become real machines. And machines become meaningful impact.

Our Values

Honesty & Sincerity – The foundation of every interaction.
Environmental Respect – Protecting the world we help shape.
Social Responsibility – Valuing people, culture, and community.
Reliable Leadership – Agreed is agreed. We stand behind our commitments.

Your Mission

As Team Lead – Hydraulic Design, you will play a key role in shaping the hydraulic systems behind our European customization options for our reliable construction machines.
You will lead the development of robust, high-performance hydraulic solutions—from early concept to production release, ensuring our machines meet the highest standards in safety, durability, efficiency, and compliance.
This is a role where engineering excellence meets leadership: you guide technical direction, inspire your team, and help bring innovative machine solutions to life.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the hydraulic design and development of European customization options for construction machinery products
• Develop hydraulic concepts, circuit designs, component selections, and integration solutions for Hitachi base machines
• Coordinate hydraulic design activities from requirement definition through feasibility, concept development, detailed design, prototype build, validation, and release
• Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrialization teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Act as the technical focal point for hydraulic topics with HCM engineering teams through alignment meetings
• Ensure hydraulic designs meet performance, durability, safety, serviceability, and manufacturability requirements
• Lead hydraulic risk assessments, problem solving, and design reviews during development
• Support prototype builds, machine testing, validation activities, and issue resolution with internal stakeholders, suppliers, dealers, and customers
• Ensure all hydraulic systems comply with EU regulations and standards while conforming to Hitachi global requirements
• Contribute to design documentation, BOM release, engineering changes, and technical approvals up to start of sales

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Fluid Power Engineering, or related field
• Several years of experience in hydraulic system design and development, preferably in construction machinery, agricultural machinery, automotive off-highway, or heavy equipment
• Strong understanding of hydraulic circuits, components, machine interfaces, and attachment applications
• Experience leading engineering projects or technical teams in a cross-functional environment
• Knowledge of product development processes from concept to launch
• Familiarity with prototype validation, risk assessment, and engineering change processes

• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Pro-active mindset, strong ownership, and excellent stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in an international matrix organization and align with colleagues across Europe and Japan
• Genuine interest in Hitachi products and construction machinery

What We Offer

• Compensation built of a yearly gross salary between €70,000and €102,500 (including holiday allowance and based on experience) + a guaranteed bonus (4%)
• 27 days of leave + 13 extra collective days of leave (ADV)
• ‘Metalektro’ Collective Labour Agreement (CLA)
• Excellent pension scheme with a high employer contribution
• Working from home possibility and flexible working hours
• Budget of €1,500 to set up your workplace
• Collective accident insurance
• International learning and development program
• Career opportunities

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At HCME, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace—everyone is welcome