Dev/Research Engineer

Cullerton Group; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

401k

Holiday pay

Job summary

Cullerton Group in Mossville, IL seeks a hands-on Dev/Research Engineer 3 for a 12-month, 100% onsite role at the Mossville Tech Center. Compensation is up to $43/hr with full benefits.

You will lead hydraulic component and system testing from planning through final conclusions, including test setup, data analysis, and failure analysis, while working with lab management, shop personnel, and engineers. Required is a four-year engineering degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience (or 3+ years

Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience, or 3+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical experience.
• Experience with hydraulic testing or similar lab environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic testing projects from planning through conclusions.
• Plan and set up mechanical/hydraulic tests.
• Execute tests and analyze data to inform conclusions.
• Perform failure analysis and investigate performance issues.
• Collaborate with lab managers, shop personnel, and engineers to complete projects.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Data analysis

Failure analysis

Lab collaboration

Planning & leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Dev/Research Engineer 3 in Mossville, IL. The work will be done 100% onsite 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).

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Development/Research Engineer to lead hydraulic component and system testing projects from planning through final conclusions. This position will be responsible for test planning, setup, execution, data analysis, and failure analysis while working closely with lab management, test leads, shop personnel, engineers, and internal customers. The role provides broad exposure to hydraulic and fluid components and subsystems across multiple machine applications, including hands-on work with new technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic testing projects from initial planning through testing, analysis, and final conclusions.
• Plan and set up component and system-level mechanical/hydraulic tests.
• Execute testing and collect, interpret, and analyze test data.
• Perform failure analysis and investigate component or system performance issues.
• Collaborate with lab managers, test leads, shop personnel, engineers, and internal customers to safely and efficiently complete projects.

Required Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience, or 3+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Internships can be counted toward relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on mechanical and/or electrical experience.
• Demonstrated data analysis and failure analysis experience.
• Ability and willingness to perform hands-on mechanical work in a lab environment.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with both engineers and shop personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Component or system testing experience.
• Mechanical or hydraulic design experience.
• Experience leading testing activities or projects from planning through final analysis and conclusions.

Why This Role?

This position offers an opportunity to gain broad hands-on exposure to hydraulic and fluid components and subsystems used across a variety of machines and product groups. The engineer will work directly in a test-lab environment, combining mechanical aptitude with testing, data analysis, failure investigation, and project leadership while gaining exposure to new technologies.

Cullerton Group provides a professional environment with growth potential and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful engineering and testing work supporting a global leader in heavy machinery and manufacturing.