Engineering Manager - Advanced Systems

Lead a high-growth engineering organization building advanced fluid power systems for major OEM customers - oversee software, electrical, systems, and hydraulic teams driving automation, electrification, and next-generation vehicle integration initiatives.

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Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a growing manufacturer focused on advanced fluid power systems supporting OEM customers across mobile equipment, automation, electrification, and vehicle integration markets. Their advanced systems group develops customer-specific hydraulic, controls, and automation solutions that move from concept through prototype validation and into scalable production applications. This team operates at the intersection of engineering innovation, customer strategy, and commercialization.

Why join us?

Step into the #2 leadership role within a rapidly growing advanced systems division
Lead software, electrical, systems, hydraulics, and technical project teams
Own high-visibility customer programs involving automation and electrification initiatives
Direct exposure to executive leadership and major OEM customers
Help shape future engineering strategy, team structure, and scalable product development
$150-$175k base plus $15k-$20k bonus potential and full benefits

Job Details

Glendale Heights, IL - On Site with 30-40% Travel as needed to customers

Engineering Team Leadership
Lead a multidisciplinary team of systems, software, electrical, and hydraulic engineers along with technicians and project resources
Set team priorities, allocate resources, and improve overall engineering execution
Coach, mentor, and develop technical talent as the team continues to grow
Build stronger processes, accountability, and scalability across the organization

Customer Integration & Retrofit Projects
Lead customer-specific integration projects involving hydraulic, controls, software, electrical, automation, and electrification technologies
Oversee retrofit initiatives where existing customer equipment is modified with new capabilities, upgraded systems, or next-generation technology
Drive customer discovery conversations and translate needs into technical requirements
Oversee system architecture, prototype builds, vehicle/equipment fit-up, troubleshooting, validation testing, and implementation
Identify opportunities to turn custom projects into repeatable solutions that can scale across future customers

Commercial & Customer Leadership
Partner with sales teams on high-level customer opportunities requiring technical leadership
Support customer presentations and executive-level technical discussions
Evaluate both technical feasibility and commercial viability of potential projects
Help strengthen long-term customer relationships through technical leadership and execution

Strategy & Operational Leadership
Help shape the long-term roadmap for automation, electrification, and advanced systems growth
Partner with leadership on future technology strategy and market expansion
Improve engineering documentation, project execution workflows, and development processes
Help scale the team as demand continues to grow

What They're Looking For

Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
7+ years of experience in fluid power, mobile hydraulics, or electrohydraulic systems
3+ years of leadership experience managing engineers or technical teams
Strong background in hydraulic systems integration
Experience leading complex technical projects from concept through implementation
Customer-facing engineering experience
Experience working on mobile equipment, off-highway equipment, specialty vehicles, or similar machinery
Strong understanding of controls, electrical systems, and software integration within equipment platforms

Preferred Experience
Experience leading retrofit or vehicle modification projects
Automation experience
Electrification experience
Product commercialization experience
Experience building scalable engineering processes
Strong cross-functional leadership experience
Experience working with OEM customers

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