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. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dan Asher Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. 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 Interested in hearing more? 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