Hydraulic Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026.
As pioneers and global leader, Hiab is ambitious to write forward our success story, inspiring and shaping our industry. The world in which we operate with our class-leading products, intelligent services and innovative digital solutions is constantly changing.
Purpose of the position
Olsbergs develops, designs and manufactures electro-hydraulic control systems for mobile machine applications and is a world leader in control systems for truck cranes and forestry cranes. Our control systems are characterized by good control and coordination properties that are highly appreciated by crane operators, with over 20,000 systems installed around the world. Behind the high performance lies more than 40 years of continuous development work and around 30 patented innovations. All manufacturing takes place in our own factories in Eksjö and Vallentuna for complete control of the entire production chain, from the smallest detail to finished systems. The companies had a turnover of around SEK 175 million in 2024 and have around 110 employees. Olsbergs is a proud part of Hiab, a world-leading supplier of load handling equipment for road transport and associated intelligent, smart connected solutions.
We are looking for a driven and hands-on Hydraulic Engineer who wants to be part of developing our products and ensuring the highest quality and functionality. You will be part of the R&D team on site in Eksjö, which focuses on developing new, innovative hydraulic solutions that drive our future product development. Initially, you will have an important role in our ongoing projects to develop the next generation of production equipment.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Hydraulic system design:
- Develop, design and implement hydraulic systems for both new and existing production equipment.
Testing and commissioning:
- Perform tests and functional checks of our in-house developed production equipment.
Technical Documentation:
- Create technical documentation, including drawings, schematics and instructions.
Quality assurance:
- Ensure that all solutions and installations meet internal quality standards and relevant safety regulations.
Role Development and Future
This role offers an outstanding opportunity for long-term development with us. When the production equipment is commissioned, a handover takes place and the role gradually transitions to an R&D function. You will then focus on further developing our existing products, as well as developing new, innovative hydraulic solutions that drive our future product development.
Collaboration with our R&D departments at each application unit will give you a great opportunity for variety and breadth of product development in an international environment.
What you’ll need to succeed
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics or other relevant technical field
- Experience in working with hydraulics, including design, commissioning and troubleshooting of hydraulic systems
- Good knowledge of reading and interpreting technical drawings and hydraulic diagrams. Experience with relevant CAD is an asset
- You are a practical person who enjoys performing measurements, adjustments and tests directly on the equipment yourself
- You can conduct your work independently, take your own initiative and have a very good ability to structure and document your work
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Swedish and English in speech and writing.
You will be part of
A varied and challenging role with the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally within Olsbergs, part of HIAB. As part of a globally leading company, you will have access to an extensive network and exciting development projects. At the same time, we value the personal development and close cooperation that characterizes our local operations. Cooperation, commitment, quality and order are the watchwords we work by. We constantly work to maintain a pleasant and inclusive work environment for our employees with the opportunity to grow in your role and develop it further.
Interested to join?
If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application in English! We look forward to hearing from you!
Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO tail lifts, and the service brand HIPERFORM, a comprehensive suite of smart solutions that help maximise the life-cycle value of Hiab’s equipment.
As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. Globally, Hiab is represented on every continent through its extensive network of 3,000 own and partner sales and service locations, enabling delivery to over 100 countries. The company's continuing operations sales in 2024 totalled approximately EUR 1.6 billion and it employs over 4,000 people. www.hiabgroup.com