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, dental, vision

401K with company match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Systems Integration Lead to coordinate projects across fluid power, electronic controls, and vehicle automation for mobile and off-highway platforms.

You will translate customer requirements into system architectures, design hydraulic and electronic solutions, and lead testing, validation, and safety activities while collaborating with controls, software, and mechanical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience developing electrohydraulic vehicle solutions.
• Experience in systems integration and 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 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.

Skills

Fluid power

Hydraulics

Electronic control systems

Vehicle systems design

Functional safety processes

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's preferred

Job description

Job details

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

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.