Job Description
Company Profile
With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.
At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.
At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.
Position Purpose
The Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer – JCB Access will serve as the technical authority for machine level integration of all major systems—structures, hydraulics, electrics, controls, drivetrain, stability systems, and operator interfaces across the Aerial Work Platform (AWP) portfolio. This role ensures all subsystems come together seamlessly to deliver optimal performance, reliability, stability, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance. The engineer will lead integration architecture development, system level DFMEAs, packaging, trade off studies, interface definitions, and machine validation activities across the full product lifecycle.
This position will be based at the JCB World Headquarters in the UK until Q1 2027, after which it will relocate permanently to the new JCB San Antonio, Texas facility, supporting the establishment of the North American Access engineering centre.
Position Type
Full Time, Exempt
Location
Onsite in San Antonio, Texas: 13210 Palo Alto Road, San Antonio, TX 78224
Benefits and Other Compensation
JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted through Careers | JCB Careers | JCB Jobs | JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on July 15, 2026.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
Vehicle Integration Leadership
• Lead the complete vehicle integration strategy for boom and scissor AWP platforms.
• Ensure cohesive interaction of hydraulics, electrics, controls, structures, and stability systems.
• Lead packaging, machine layout, component placement, and system interface definition.
• Drive cross system trade off decisions balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and service access.
System-Level Engineering & Compliance
• Conduct system architecture reviews, DFMEAs, safety assessments, and regulatory alignment.
• Ensure all machine-level designs meet ANSI, CSA, CE, ISO, and other AWP global requirements.
• Lead machine level validation, including functional testing, stability evaluation, load testing, and duty cycle integration assessments.
• Support root cause analysis of integration issues and lead corrective actions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with structures, hydraulics, electrical, controls, software, stability, and validation teams to ensure system compatibility.
• Support NPIP teams to deliver integrated system performance for new product programmes.
• Partner with Current Product Engineering to resolve field issues with system level impacts.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure vehicle designs are optimised for assembly, routing, serviceability, and production readiness.
Prototyping & Vehicle Build Support
• Oversee prototype vehicle build events to ensure correct system integration and functionality.
• Conduct machine commissioning, integration debugging, and performance tuning.
• Ensure integration-critical features are protected throughout development and validation.
Technical Mentorship & Influence
• Serve as the subject matter expert for machine level engineering within the Access division.
• Mentor engineering colleagues on vehicle integration principles, best practices, and system level thinking.
• Contribute to engineering standards, integration guidelines, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience integrating systems on Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) or comparable off highway mobile machinery.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience with strong understanding of hydraulics, electrics, controls, mechanical systems, and machine level performance.
• Experience with global AWP standards (ANSI, CSA, CE, ISO).
• Strong capability in system architecture, packaging, DFMEAs, and integration troubleshooting.
• Background in prototype vehicle builds, commissioning, and machine validation.
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work effectively across global engineering teams.
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with NX and Teamcenter.
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
• Strong engineering judgement and decision-making
• System-level problem-solving and analytical ability
• Excellent cross-functional and cross-system communication
• Leadership in design reviews and machine-level technical discussions
• Continuous improvement mindset
Job Conditions
• Manufacturing/factory environment.
• Subject to noise and temperature changes.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including Friday - Sunday 6am -6pm
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions.
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist.
• Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed.
• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force.
• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.
EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at hrsupport@jcb.com.
JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S., which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
