Entwicklungsingenieur Hydraulik

About the role

Schnetz is seeking a development engineer or technician to lead projects in the design and production of hydraulic shock absorbers. The role involves managing the development lifecycle from initial concept to prototype testing while collaborating closely with the technical director. This position offers the opportunity to work in a flat-hierarchy, owner-managed environment with a focus on technical innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development projects for hydraulic shock absorbers in the mechanical engineering sector
• Design and further develop hydraulic assemblies using CAD software
• Build and test prototypes from initial concept to functional models
• Conduct technical experiments, error analysis, and product optimization
• Simulate and model flow processes and product behavior using FEM or CFD tools
• Act as a technical interface between management, purchasing, and production

Required skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• CAD
• Inventor
• FEM
• CFD
• Hydraulics
• Product Development
• Project Management

Nice to have

• Pneumatics

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a focus on simulation tools

Benefits

• Travel allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Christmas bonus
• On-site canteen
• Free employee parking

About the Company

Schnetz is an owner-managed company based in Munich that has been developing and producing precise hydraulic shock absorbers for international mechanical engineering for over 70 years.