Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a
Dev/Research Engineer 2 in Mossville, IL. The work will be done
onsite full time at the Mossville Tech Center. This is a
12-month position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation is
up to $43/hr + full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay). The position follows a
first-shift schedule, approximately 8:00 AM4:30 PM with some flexibility, and may require
up to 25% domestic travel.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Dev/Research Engineer to support the
validation and development of drivetrain and powertrain systems. This position combines hands-on laboratory testing with engineering analysis to evaluate system performance, durability, reliability, and product risks. The engineer will work closely with design, controls, and cross-functional teams to define validation requirements, execute testing, analyze complex data, troubleshoot issues, and support
New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) activities.
Key Responsibilities- Plan, prepare, and execute drivetrain component and system validation testing.
- Prepare and instrument test units, including test setups and data acquisition systems.
- Analyze complex test data, compare results against requirements, and identify performance gaps or product risks.
- Apply system-level engineering principles to evaluate component interactions and performance tradeoffs.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues encountered during testing.
- Perform inspections, failure analysis, and structured root cause investigations.
- Support NPI/CPI build events, validation activities, and issue resolution.
- Document test procedures, results, engineering findings, and conclusions in clear technical reports.
Required Qualifications- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred; a relevant masters degree is also acceptable. Associate degrees are not accepted.
- 24 years of relevant engineering experience; internships may count toward experience. Candidates with a masters degree should still have approximately 2 years of experience.
- Strong knowledge of drivetrain or powertrain mechanical systems.
- Experience with complex data analysis and engineering interpretation.
- Experience with failure analysis and root cause investigation.
- Hands-on experience with product validation and test planning/execution.
- Experience performing laboratory-based, system-level testing.
- Knowledge of test instrumentation and data acquisition.
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues during testing.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working with drivetrain, powertrain, engines, transmissions, or related mechanical systems.
- Experience supporting NPI/CPI, product development, or validation programs.
- Strong system-level engineering mindset with the ability to understand component interactions and engineering tradeoffs.
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail, analytical and critical-thinking skills, and sound engineering decision-making.
- Strong written and verbal communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Why This Role?
This position offers an opportunity to perform meaningful, hands-on engineering work supporting the development and validation of complex drivetrain systems for a
global leader in heavy machinery and manufacturing. Engineers will gain exposure to both laboratory testing and engineering analysis while collaborating with design, controls, and technical subject-matter experts. The work directly contributes to improving
product performance, durability, reliability, and quality, while providing opportunities to develop deeper expertise in drivetrain validation, failure analysis, and product development.