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Engineering Manager - Advanced Systems

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Glendale, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
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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Salary : $150,000 - $175,000

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