Thermal & Hydraulic Systems Integration Engineer

ARi; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

401(k) Plan

Job summary

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, is a global engineering firm delivering innovative solutions for defense and automotive sectors. We design cooling and hydraulic systems, perform system integration, and drive product development across teams.

The role emphasizes CAD proficiency (Creo/CATIA/NX), BOM creation, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure robust, manufacturable designs with military compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience designing cooling and hydraulic subsystems for vehicle applications.
• Ability to integrate engine, transmission, cooling, and auxiliary systems.
• Strong CAD skills and documentation discipline.
• Familiarity with ECR/ECO processes and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and integrate cooling, hydraulic, and auxiliary systems.
• Develop thermal management solutions including radiators, coolers and fans.
• Design and integrate hydraulic components and circuits.
• Coordinate system-level integration for optimal performance.
• Perform packaging studies and interface analyses for manufacturability.
• Create 3D CAD models and BOMs using Creo or equivalent.
• Support prototype builds, testing and validation throughout development.
• Participate in design reviews and configuration management activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams.
• Ensure designs meet Caterpillar standards and military requirements.

Skills

Cooling systems integration

Hydraulic systems integration

Vehicle subsystem integration

3D CAD: Creo/CATIA/NX

GD&T & engineering drawings

BOMs & documentation

ECR/ECO & PLM familiarity

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototype support & validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Agricultural Engineering

38 years of experience in cooling/hydraulic systems or powertrain design

Creo/CATIA/Siemens NX proficiency

Experience with PLM (Teamcenter/ Windchill)

Defense/heavy equipment industry exposure

Tools

Creo

CATIA

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Windchill

Job description

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, is a global engineering firm delivering innovative solutions for defense and automotive sectors. We design cooling and hydraulic systems, perform system integration, and drive product development across teams.

The role emphasizes CAD proficiency (Creo/CATIA/NX), BOM creation, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure robust, manufacturable designs with military compliance.