Design Engineer 2 - 119373-1

Cullerton Group; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Vision and dental

Health insurance

401k

Holiday pay

Job summary

Cullerton Group in Mossville, IL seeks a Design Engineer 2 for a 12-month, 100% onsite role. You will support development, integration, testing, and validation of retrofit and aftermarket tech for heavy equipment, combining electrical, mechanical, software regression, and hardware integration work.

You will build test setups, validate camera/detection systems, and troubleshoot hardware/software issues, with responsibilities spanning lab testing to field demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• 2–4 years of relevant engineering experience or internship accepted.
• Hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly plus hardware integration.
• Software regression testing experience and test documentation.
• Experience with camera/detection tech and SDLC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wiring harnesses and perform hardware integration on projects.
• Develop and execute software regression tests for system performance.
• Create test plans, document results, identify defects, and troubleshoot.
• Operate lab equipment and HIL benches for electrical testing.
• Support camera/detection tech development and validation.
• Assemble demo kits and prototype systems for retrofit/aftermarket apps.
• Conduct on-machine testing at proving grounds and field sites.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve hardware/software issues.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Software regression testing

Hardware integration

Test plan creation

Camera/detection tech

Machine operation

SDLC understanding

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant field

Job description

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Design Engineer 2 in Mossville, IL. The work will be performed 100% onsite, Monday-Friday on first shift. This is a 12-month position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation is $42/hr W2 + full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay).

Job Summary

The Design Engineer 2 will support the development, integration, testing, and validation of advanced retrofit and aftermarket technology solutions for commercial, industrial, and heavy equipment applications. This role combines hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly, software regression testing, and hardware integration to support innovative safety and smart cab technologies. The engineer will work closely with engineering teams to build test equipment, validate camera and detection systems, and troubleshoot technical issues.

Responsibilities include laboratory testing, hardware fabrication, and on-machine testing at proving grounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly, including wiring harness design, fabrication, and hardware integration.
• Develop and execute software regression tests to validate functionality, reliability, and system performance.
• Create software test plans, document results, and identify defects, and support troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Set up and operate laboratory test equipment, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) benches and electrical testing tools.
• Support the development, integration, and validation of camera and object-detection technologies.
• Assemble demonstration kits and prototype systems for retrofit and aftermarket applications.
• Conduct on-machine testing and provide technical support at proving grounds and field testing locations.
• Collaborate with team leads and engineers to resolve hardware/software integration issues and communicate technical findings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant technical or engineering field.
• 2-4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Relevant internship experience is accepted.
• Hands-on electrical and mechanical assembly experience, including hardware integration and fabrication.
• Software regression testing experience, including test execution and troubleshooting.
• Machine operating experience involving commercial, industrial, agricultural, or similar equipment.
• Experience creating software test plans and documenting test results.
• Experience with camera/detection technology development or validation.
• Knowledge of electrical components, circuit boards, processors, computer hardware, and software systems.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, testing, and delivery.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to clearly present technical problems, findings, and proposed solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wiring harness design, assembly, and electrical hardware integration.
• Familiarity with HIL testing environments and laboratory test equipment.
• Experience with machine-level validation, proving-ground testing, or field testing.
• Exposure to retrofit technology, aftermarket equipment, safety systems, or smart cab technologies.
• Experience working with heavy machinery, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, or industrial vehicles.
• Experience troubleshooting integrated hardware and software systems.

Why This Role?

This opportunity offers hands-on experience developing and validating advanced safety and smart cab technologies for a wide variety of heavy equipment and industrial machines.

Engineers will gain exposure to electrical hardware integration, software validation, laboratory testing, and real-world machine operations.

Cullerton Group provides a collaborative professional environment with opportunities to expand technical expertise, work on innovative engineering solutions, and pursue long-term career growth.