About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.  

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Fluid Power Innovation Engineer defines new technologies (components and systems) and develops them until their proof of concept via prototypes testing. The focus is on hydraulic and electrohydraulic technologies for agricultural machines, both for driveline as well as implement and self-propelled machine working functions. The aim is improving machine efficiency, productivity, automation, reliability and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the identification and development of innovative Fluid Power concepts and system architectures for agricultural applications.
• Support technology scouting, benchmarking and feasibility studies.
• Perform numerical simulation or coordinate with other teams to test concepts before physical proto is available to support engineering and business decisions.
• Contribute to prototype preparation, bench testing, vehicle testing and correlation between simulation and experimental results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Controls, Vehicle Performance, Electrification, Product Engineering, Software and Validation.
• Collaborate with universities and research centers coordinating students and researchers for fundamental research activities.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, value propositions, and engineering recommendations.

Experience Required

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Energy Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related technical disciplines.

Experience

• Engineering experience on agricultural equipment 3 to 5 years
• Engineering experience, academic project work, internship, thesis or laboratory experience related to hydraulics, simulation, controls, vehicle systems or machinery applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills

Fluid Power Fundamentals

• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and basic system layouts.
• Understanding of hydraulic pumps, valves, actuators, hydraulic circuits, and hydromechanical power split CVT transmissions.
• Interest in electrohydraulic technologies, including electronically controlled pumps, valves, steering, braking, smart sensing and diagnostics.

• Simulation & Digital Engineering
• Familiarity with engineering simulation or modelling environments such as MATLAB / Simulink, Simcenter Amesim.
• Ability to build and use simulation models, run analyses, interpret results and compare virtual predictions with laboratory or vehicle test data.
• Interest in simulation-driven design, model-based development and digital validation methods.

Controls, Data & Testing

• Basic knowledge of sensors, control systems, CAN communication and data acquisition.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, Excel or similar tools for engineering data analysis is considered an advantage.
• Practical attitude toward testing, troubleshooting, data interpretation and continuous improvement.

Desired Soft Skills

• Curiosity for technology and willingness to learn new engineering tools and methods.
• Analytical mindset and structured problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams.
• Clear communication and ability to summarize technical findings for different audiences.
• Proactive attitude, ownership of assigned tasks and attention to engineering quality.
• Interest in agricultural machinery, off-highway vehicles and sustainable technology development.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A hands-on engineer with a solid technical foundation and interest in Fluid Power, simulation and future vehicle technologies. The ideal candidate can support modelling, analysis, testing and concept evaluation activities while growing technical expertise in hydraulic and electrohydraulic systems for next-generation agricultural machinery.

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is EUR €39,000.00 - €59,000.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off