Jobs at HYDAC

Manage a multidisciplinary engineering group to develop advanced fluid power and electronic control systems for equipment and vehicle automation/electrification. Define system strategy and technology roadmap, lead technology transfer with Germany, ensure commercial and production readiness, support sales and customers, create standards, provide VoC and training, and oversee development from requirements through testing and installation.

Perform periodic financial reporting, forecasting, cost accounting, and FP&A for manufacturing divisions. Build financial models and visualizations using SAP, BW, Vena, Excel, and Power BI. Investigate variances, support business teams, and deliver ad-hoc analyses and presentations to drive performance and policy improvements.

Define and promote product strategy for electronic sensors, support technical sales and customer engagements, create marketing content and proposals, coordinate global teams, train sales/application engineers, manage product literature, pricing, inventory, trade shows, and product-related projects.

Provide technical support for assigned product lines by liaising with customers, sales, and German counterparts; develop product knowledge and training; prepare price quotations and analyses; maintain price lists/literature; generate reports in SAP; participate in continuous improvement and other assigned duties. Frequent travel required.

Operate and set up mobile hydraulic test stands and programs, verify test configurations, identify and document non-conformances, perform routine equipment checks and basic preventive maintenance, run tests per schedule using SAP, complete production reports, and follow safety and PPE requirements.

Provide technical product support for assigned mechanical product lines: liaise with sales and customers, create price quotations and reports (SAP), deliver training, update distributors, perform technical and price analysis, coordinate with German counterparts, and support continuous improvement.

Design, commission, and optimize CNC manufacturing and assembly processes for new product introductions. Support the shop floor, develop tooling, layouts, and manufacturing cells, establish product acceptance criteria, coordinate vendors, and assist quality and materials teams to meet cost and productivity targets.

Perform periodic financial reporting, forecasting, cost accounting framework development, and ad-hoc operational analysis. Build financial models and visualizations using SAP, BW, Vena, Excel and Power BI. Support FP&A activities, review margins, fixed costs and inventory, and collaborate with business teams to achieve performance goals.

Drive sales and grow assigned accounts for mobile hydraulics by maintaining customer relationships, implementing sales strategy, updating CRM, setting targets, traveling to customers, delivering presentations, resolving customer needs, monitoring competitors, and participating in sales and marketing activities.

Provide application engineering and sales support for hydraulic filters: handle customer quotations and pricing, train distributors and sales, recommend products and stock levels, develop product literature and presentations, build customer relationships, and travel ~30-40%.

Serve as liaison between customers, sales, and global product divisions to provide technical and commercial support. Manage quotations, pricing, SAP reporting, product documentation, training, and continuous improvement while coordinating with international teams and supporting sales operations.

Manage filters and elements product group to meet sales and profit goals. Provide application and sales support, training, pricing, stock coordination, product literature, trade show coordination, and manage related projects.

Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks; maintain drawings and BOMs in SAP; support manufacturability, PPAP, DFMEA, ECN/ECR, vendor CAD exchange, prototype builds, and production readiness activities while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and vendors.

Manage administration and communication of employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary), 401(k) processes, leave/FMLA administration, compliance (ERISA/ACA/COBRA), benefits reporting, open enrollment, payroll coordination, and employee education.

Lead and execute Lean continuous improvement projects across the Schaumburg manufacturing campus. Define KPIs, analyze processes, lead cross-functional teams, train staff on CI tools, track progress, recommend automation, and promote safety programs and cultural change to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste.

Lead and execute lean-based continuous improvement projects across the Bethlehem campus. Define KPIs, analyze processes, lead cross-functional teams, train employees on CI tools, identify automation opportunities, and drive cultural change to increase operational efficiency.

Support application designs for cartridge valves, manifolds and directional controls. Manage new application projects, coordinate with design and operations, write specs, provide technical training and sales/marketing support, evaluate vendor bids, and maintain manufacturing processes.

Lead and execute strategic sales and growth initiatives, coordinate across sales, product and CRM systems, analyze market and performance data, produce board reporting, implement CRM/BI enhancements, document processes, develop training, and support business cases to drive sales effectiveness.

Lead and support development, rollout, and maintenance of the Information Security Management System (ISMS). Create policies, perform threat/risk analyses, execute internal audits (TISAX, ISO27001, NIST/CMMC), coordinate auditors, support incident response and business continuity, maintain KPIs and training, and provide information security subject-matter expertise across the enterprise.

Support business and sales for mobile hydraulic solutions by aiding application engineering and field sales, handling quotations and pricing, training distributors and sales staff, recommending products and stock levels, developing product literature and presentations, and maintaining customer relationships. Role requires strong customer service, travel ~30-40%, and is based in-office in Schaumburg, IL.