Lead Vehicle Integration Engineer - Electrohydraulics

Jobot; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

PTO negotiable

Paid holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Systems Integration Lead to join an advanced engineering team developing vehicle technologies for mobile and off-highway platforms. The role bridges customer requirements with internal engineering to deliver integrated hydraulic, electronic control, and vehicle automation solutions.

We seek a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (MS preferred) with 5+ years in electrohydraulic or electronic controls for vehicle systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience developing electrohydraulic vehicle solutions or electronic controls for vehicle systems.
• Experience in systems integration across multi-disciplinary vehicle technologies.

Responsibilities

• Capture and translate customer requirements into system-level vehicle architectures.
• Design, propose, and implement integrated hydraulic and electronic control solutions.
• Lead system-level design, installation, testing, and validation of advanced vehicle systems.
• Perform system FMEAs and support functional safety planning.
• Provide VoC input to internal engineering and product teams to guide development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including controls, software, and mechanical disciplines.
• Coordinate with international engineering teams on key technologies and system approaches.
• Deliver technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Fluid power

Hydraulics

Electronic control systems

Vehicle systems design

Functional safety

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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Job details

Base + annual performance bonus, full benefits, growth opportunities, dynamic team of systems experts looking for a lead to coordinate projects across disciplines

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dan Asher

Salary: $125,000 - $145,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a global leader in advanced fluid power and control solutions, serving a wide range of industrial and mobile applications. They are known for their commitment to innovation, quality, and developing cutting-edge systems that integrate hydraulics, electronics, and software. The company fosters a collaborative environment where engineers work across disciplines to solve complex technical challenges, make an impact on high-performance products, and contribute to next-generation vehicle and equipment solutions.

Why join us

• Annual Performance Bonus
• PTO - Negotiable
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401K with company match
• Growth opportunities

Job Details

Systems Integration Lead – Vehicle Systems

We are seeking a Systems Integration Lead to join an advanced engineering team developing cutting-edge vehicle technologies for mobile and off-highway platforms. This role bridges customer requirements with internal engineering to deliver integrated solutions across fluid power, electronic controls, and vehicle automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and translate customer requirements into system-level vehicle architectures
• Design, propose, and implement integrated hydraulic and electronic control solutions
• Lead system-level design, installation, testing, and validation of advanced vehicle systems
• Perform system FMEAs and support functional safety planning
• Provide Voice of Customer (VoC) input to internal engineering and product teams to guide development and improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including controls, software, and mechanical disciplines
• Coordinate with international engineering teams on key technologies and system approaches
• Deliver technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong technical expertise in fluid power, hydraulics, and/or electronic control systems
• Experience in vehicle systems design and functional safety processes
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage system-level risk analyses
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled in project management and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to develop technical value propositions and foster customer relationships
• Flexible and willing to travel as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience developing electrohydraulic vehicle solutions (experience with electro-hydraulic preferred, but will consider only electronic controls experience for vehicle systems as well)
• Experience in systems integration and multi-disciplinary vehicle technologies

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