Lead Vehicle Integration Engineer - Electrohydraulics

LeoForce; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Performance Bonus

PTO - Negotiable

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

LeoForce seeks a Senior Lead for Vehicle Integration to drive electrohydraulic vehicle solutions, bridging customer needs with hydraulics, electronics, and software. You will guide cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines to deliver integrated systems for on‑road and off‑highway platforms.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrohydraulic vehicle development, strong systems engineering, risk analyses, and a proactive, collaborative approach to innovation and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience developing electrohydraulic vehicle solutions (electro-hydraulic preferred, but electronic controls experience for vehicle systems is acceptable).
• 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 input to internal engineering and product teams to guide development and improvements.
• Collaborate with controls, software, and mechanical teams across 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 controls

Vehicle systems design

Functional safety

Cross-functional leadership

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Lead Vehicle Integration Engineer - Electrohydraulics

Experience: Senior Level

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

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 mOur Clientle 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

A bit about us

Our client is a global leader in advanced fluid power and control solutions, serving a wide range of industrial and mOur Clientle 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

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