Engineering Manager - Advanced Systems

Job Overview

Lead a high‑growth engineering organization building advanced fluid power systems for major OEM customers — oversee software, electrical, systems, and hydraulic teams driving automation, electrification, and next‑generation vehicle integration initiatives.

Location:

Glendale Heights, IL – On Site with 30‑40% Travel to customers.

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of systems, software, electrical, and hydraulic engineers along with technicians and project resources.
• Set team priorities, allocate resources, and improve overall engineering execution.
• Coach, mentor, and develop technical talent as the team continues to grow.
• Build stronger processes, accountability, and scalability across the organization.

• Lead customer‑specific integration projects involving hydraulic, controls, software, electrical, automation, and electrification technologies.
• Oversee retrofit initiatives where existing customer equipment is modified with new capabilities, upgraded systems, or next‑generation technology.
• Drive customer discovery conversations and translate needs into technical requirements.
• Oversee system architecture, prototype builds, vehicle/equipment fit‑up, troubleshooting, validation testing, and implementation.
• Identify opportunities to turn custom projects into repeatable solutions that can scale across future customers.

• Partner with sales teams on high‑level customer opportunities requiring technical leadership.
• Support customer presentations and executive‑level technical discussions.
• Evaluate both technical feasibility and commercial viability of potential projects.
• Help strengthen long‑term customer relationships through technical leadership and execution.

• Help shape the long‑term roadmap for automation, electrification, and advanced systems growth.
• Partner with leadership on future technology strategy and market expansion.
• Improve engineering documentation, project execution workflows, and development processes.
• Help scale the team as demand continues to grow.

• Base salary: $150,000 – $175,000 per year.
• Bonus potential: $15,000 – $20,000.
• Full benefits package.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in fluid power, mobile hydraulics, or electrohydraulic systems.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineers or technical teams.
• Strong background in hydraulic systems integration.
• Experience leading complex technical projects from concept through implementation.
• Customer‑facing engineering experience.
• Experience working on mobile equipment, off‑highway equipment, specialty vehicles, or similar machinery.
• Strong understanding of controls, electrical systems, and software integration within equipment platforms.

• Experience leading retrofit or vehicle modification projects.
• Automation experience.
• Electrification experience.
• Product commercialization experience.
• Experience building scalable engineering processes.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership experience.
• Experience working with OEM customers.

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