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

Large Tractor Hydraulics Lead Engineer to lead the design, development, and performance optimization of hydraulic systems for large agricultural tractors. This position serves as the technical authority for hydraulic architecture and includes leading a team of hydraulic engineers, providing direction, mentorship, and oversight on key technical decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the hydraulic system architecture and design for high‑horsepower tractors.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of hydraulic engineers, including task prioritization, design guidance, and coaching.
• Review and approve team designs, analyses, test plans, and documentation to ensure engineering excellence.
• Develop specifications for major hydraulic subsystems based on requirements 
• Conduct hydraulic sizing, modeling, and simulation (pressure, flow, thermal cycles) for demanding field use.
• Oversee validation testing, durability evaluation, and field performance verification.
• Guide integration of electro‑hydraulic controls and flow-sharing features.
• Collaborate with precision ag and ISOBUS teams to ensure compatibility with smart implements and high-demand auxiliary functions.
• Lead root‑cause analysis for hydraulic failures, performance deviations, or thermal management concerns.
• Drive DFMEA creation, DVP\&R planning, design reviews, and engineering documentation.
• Support supplier technical discussions, component qualifications, and cost/value optimization.
• Ensure team designs meet agricultural durability, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Fluid Power Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of hydraulic system design experience for mobile or off‑highway equipment, ideally large agricultural tractors.
• Experience with mobile hydraulic components and systems
  • Load-sensing pumps
  • High-flow hydraulic circuits

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Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with simulation tools (AMESim, Simscape, Automation Studio, etc.).
• Experience with CAD and engineering documentation tools (Creo, SolidWorks).
• Solid understanding of DFMEA, DVP\&R, and system engineering practices.
• Experience with project management
• Strong field and lab troubleshooting capability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in managing engineering teams
• Knowledge of Ag equipment
• Experience integrating hydraulics with precision agriculture systems and ISOBUS/ISO 11783.
• Knowledge of hydraulic requirements for large implements (planters, tillage tools, air seeders).
• Background in hydraulic thermal management for high-horsepower tractors.
• Familiarity with advanced electro‑hydraulic control strategies.

Pay Transparency

​The annual salary for this role is USD $119,000.00 - $180,000.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

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