Head of Vehicle Controls Engineering

JLG Industries; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 118,600 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

JLG Industries in Maryland seeks a Chief Engineer – Controls to lead the engineering team focused on vehicle control systems across propulsion, hydraulics, and software. You will drive technical strategy, mentor leaders, and ensure robust development, testing, and integration.

Responsibilities include directing cross‑functional engineering programs, evaluating new technologies, managing budgets, and collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver industry‑leading controls solutions for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with substantial related experience.
• 12+ years in automotive or heavy‑duty vehicle control systems.
• Strong expertise in vehicle control, CAN, Autosar, MATLAB/Simulink, and real‑time development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large engineering team across multiple disciplines and functions.
• Direct budgeting, planning, and resource allocation for engineering programs.
• Develop engineering goals and strategic plans for platforms and product lines.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to resolve complex technical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Control systems

C/C++ programming

System architecture

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MathWorks

dSPACE

Autosar

CAN bus

Job description

JLG Industries in Maryland seeks a Chief Engineer – Controls to lead the engineering team focused on vehicle control systems across propulsion, hydraulics, and software. You will drive technical strategy, mentor leaders, and ensure robust development, testing, and integration.

Responsibilities include directing cross‑functional engineering programs, evaluating new technologies, managing budgets, and collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver industry‑leading controls solutions for