Electronic System Engineer

CNH; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings & retirement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & family building

Employee assistance program

Charitable matching

Volunteer time off

Job summary

CNH Industrial Electronics System Engineer role defines and integrates electronic and software-based vehicle features for tractors. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and product stakeholders to translate customer needs into system requirements and technical solutions.

The engineer supports the full feature lifecycle, including requirements development, system integration, validation, and resolution of issues identified during development, testing, and field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline.
• Exposure to embedded electronic control systems.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, or electronics development.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain system and feature requirements for vehicle electronic and software functions throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Define communication interfaces between vehicle controllers and subsystems to achieve desired functionality.
• Perform system-level analysis including failure mode, diagnostics, and functional safety assessments.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to support integration of supplier-provided systems and components.
• Work closely with software and test teams to ensure requirements are correctly implemented, verified, and validated.
• Support issue investigation and root cause analysis for issues identified during development, testing, and field operation.
• Coordinate feature development activities across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure alignment on technical requirements, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, requirements management practices, and system development methodologies.

Skills

Embedded systems exposure

Systems engineering

Software engineering

Vehicle communication networks

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

CAN

J1939

Job description

Category: Engineering and Technical

Job Type: Full Time

Working Mode: Hybrid

About Us

At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

Grow a Career. Build a Future.

If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.

Job Purpose

The Electronics System Engineer is responsible for defining and integrating electronic and software-based vehicle features for tractors. This role collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and product stakeholders to translate customer needs into system requirements and technical solutions. The engineer supports the full feature lifecycle, including requirements development, system integration, validation, and resolution of issues identified during development, testing, and field operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain system and feature requirements for vehicle electronic and software functions throughout the product development lifecycle
• Define communication interfaces between vehicle controllers and subsystems to achieve desired functionality
• Perform system-level analysis including failure mode, diagnostics, and functional safety assessments
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to support integration of supplier-provided systems and components
• Work closely with software and test teams to ensure requirements are correctly implemented, verified, and validated
• Support issue investigation and root cause analysis for issues identified during development, testing, and field operation
• Coordinate feature development activities across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure alignment on technical requirements, schedules, risks, and deliverables
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, requirements management practices, and system development methodologies

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline
• Exposure to embedded electronic control systems
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, or electronics development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAN, J1939, or vehicle communication networks
• Experience with requirements management tools
• Knowledge of functional safety principles and failure mode analysis
• Experience with agricultural, automotive, off-highway, or mobile equipment systems

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is USD $86,625.00 - $132,825.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

#LI-Hybrid

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities in our engineering and technical departments, where you can grow your skills and experience, advance your career, and meet customer needs with innovative solutions.

Technology Creates New Opportunities to Feed the World

We partner with customers and listen to their needs, using their feedback to innovate technology that utilizes connectivity, computer vision, and artificial intelligence.

We have shaped the history of agriculture with pioneering firsts spanning over three centuries.

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNH) is a world-class equipment, technology and services company. The Company operates commercially through its brand portfolio which includes Case IH, New Holland, CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS OUR GLOBAL REGIONS: