Hydraulic and Hose Routing Support Specialist 

Goodfield, IL - Full Time



Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at our customer's facility in Goodfield, IL. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will be a Hydraulic and Hose Routing Support Specialist. This individual will play a critical role in supporting the design, layout, and implementation of hydraulic and large hose routing systems on agricultural equipment. This position requires someone with strong hands-on experience and working knowledge of hydraulic systems, hose routing practices, and mechanical assembly. The ideal candidate will collaborate with design engineers, technicians, and assembly teams to ensure efficient and serviceable hose installations across various platforms.

Duties:

• Provide technical support for hydraulic and large-diameter hose routings on agricultural machinery.
• Assist in reviewing and validating hose paths, mounting brackets, and clamping solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure routings meet functionality, safety, and serviceability standards.
• Support prototype builds, test installations, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Document routing feedback, installation practices, and improvement opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with onsite assembly and service teams to resolve routing challenges in real-time.
• Review CAD models and drawings to verify fit and feasibility

Requirements:

• Relevant technical training, Associate's degree, or equivalent hands-on experience in hydraulics, mechanics, or fluid systems.
• 3+ years of experience working with hydraulic hose routing or assembly in an agricultural, industrial, or heavy equipment environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and routing schematics.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic fittings, hose specifications, and clamping methods.
• Willingness to work onsite in Goodfield, IL preferred; hybrid arrangements may be considered.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with prototype builds or supporting engineering teams during development phases.
• Familiarity with CNH equipment or similar OEM agricultural platforms.
• Basic CAD knowledge or ability to interact with digital models (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks).

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Why work for Productive Resources? 

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver Support Programs
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Training and Development

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly