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# Application Engineer- Software & Controls

- **Company:** HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
- **Location:** Glendale Heights, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), CAN Bus, Controller Development System (CoDeSys), Computer Programming, Ethernet, MATLAB, Software Tools, Simulink, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Coding
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2d4a80aeda485d76

## About the Role

* Highly motivated
 * One or more of the following software environments preferred - MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, or Codesys
 * Hydraulic, mobile machine and mechatronic system knowledge a plus
 * CANBus, Ethernet protocols, industrial/mobile controller programming knowledge a plus
 * Functional Safety Software development experience a plus
 * Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to develop cross-functional relationships
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills including generation of requirement documentation
 * Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and technicians
 * Willingness to travel (up to 10%)

To be considered for the Application Engineer- Software & Controls role, you must have the following minimum qualifications:

 * Associates Degree in a technology (Bachelor's degree is preferred)
 * Minimum of 2 year experience in software coding
 * One or more of the following software environments preferred - MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, or Codesys
 * Hydraulic, mobile machine and mechatronic system knowledge a plus

## Description

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC's passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized for any demand our customers require.

The Application Engineer- Software & Controls is part of the Advanced Systems Team. The Advanced System Team's mission is to develop and implement innovative vehicle systems and advanced technology solutions that solves our customer greatest challenges by utilizing innovative and reliable HYDAC hydraulic, electronic, control and fluid conditioning solutions optimized for the mobile/off-highway market. The Software Application Engineer will work closely within the Advanced System Team and Electronic Division to provide software and hardware support for HYDAC mobile/off-highway system solutions.

You will make an impact in this role by:

 * Technical software and hardware support of electronics controls and HMI's
 * Development of application software for electronic control of mobile systems - C, Codesys Matlab, HYDAC MATCH environments
 * Develop 'canned' function/application blocks for core HYDAC solutions.
 * Simulate, test and validate application software in the laboratory or on vehicle
 * On-site customer support of software solutions as required
 * Represent HYDAC with customers and accompany Sales Managers to customer locations selling our technology and advanced systems
 * Develop and implement functionally safe software


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