Electronic Component Project Engineer

Cintal, Inc.; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

2 weeks PTO (pro-rated)

Medical insurance (dental/vision)

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Relocation reimbursement

Yearly bonus

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Cintal, Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking an experienced engineer to lead legacy sustainment and obsolescence mitigation for electronic hardware. You will drive validation activities, update BOMs, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure long-term product support.

The role requires strong cross-functional teamwork, adherence to design controls, and effective documentation of results. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience with a BS degree; 3 years with a Masters degree
• Degree requirement: Bachelors or Masters
• Experience in legacy or NPI electronic hardware
• Exposure to obsolescence management and sustainment activities

Responsibilities

• Execute legacy sustainment tasks aligned with approved plans.
• Own technical deliverables for design families including analysis and documentation.
• Coordinate validation/testing, update BOMs, and prepare evidence for design reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve component availability issues.
• Maintain and update sustainment plans and lifecycle status.
• Support design control transfers and supplier changes.
• Prepare engineering evidence to support design decisions and change approvals.
• Coordinate with labs to execute test plans and collect results.

Skills

Legacy hardware experience

Electronic control modules

Telematics solutions

Obsolescence management

Validation testing

Cross-functional teams

Education

BS or MS degree

Tools

Proprietary tools

Job description

About this position

Cintal is a forward-thinking global technology company that develops and provides cutting-edge products and services to various industries such as heavy equipment, industrial, defense, agriculture, and medical. With our dedicated team of experienced technical professionals, Cintal aims to add value for its customers by leveraging advanced technologies to reduce product costs, shorten design and development lead times, and accelerate the introduction of high-quality products to the market.

BENEFITS:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long-term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance
• Visa sponsorship

JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:

• Support sustainment and obsolescence mitigation projects for legacy components, including risk assessment, alternate part evaluation, and documentation updates
• Support engineering changes by updating BOMs, coordinating validation/testing, and preparing technical evidence for design reviews
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross functional teams to resolve component availability issues and ensure long term product support

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute assigned legacy sustainment and obsolescence mitigation tasks/projects in alignment with approved plans
• Own technical deliverables for assigned components or design families, including analysis, documentation, and reviews
• Support project schedules by completing tasks on time and escalating risks or blockers early
• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.
• Identify and assess risks related to component end of life, supplier discontinuations, and long lead time parts
• Support mitigation activities such as component Last time buys, alternate part identification, and redesign efforts
• Maintain and update component sustainment plans and lifecycle status using proprietary tools.
• Execute tasks under established design control processes, including documentation updates and technical reviews
• Support design control transfers, supplier changes, and engineering ownership transitions
• Prepare engineering evidence to support design decisions, design deviations, or change approvals
• Ensure engineering outputs meet design control and documentation standards
• Support component and system validation activities, including EMC, vibration, environmental, and functional testing
• Coordinate with internal and external labs to execute test plans and collect results
• Analyze test data and summarize findings to support sustainment or replacement decisions
• Utilize standard engineering tools and validation equipment as required
• Participate in NPI review meetings and provide validation coverage and test results to stake holders
• Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues and phase out notifications
• Support supplier assessments and technical reviews as needed
• Collaborate with system teams, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing partners
• Participate in project reviews, design reviews, and sustainment meetings
• Support regulatory and compliance activities (e.g., RoHS, CE, and other applicable standards)
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and corrective action efforts
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, processes, and engineering execution

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Years of experience: 5 years BS Degree; 3 years if candidate has Masters Degree
• Degree requirement: Bachelors or Masters

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Experience working in legacy or NPI electronic hardware platforms
• Knowledge of electronic control modules, telematics solutions and display hardware
• Experience working in and utilizing proprietary tools
• Exposure to obsolescence management, component sustainment, or supply continuity activities
• Familiarity with validation testing and lab coordination
• Experience working with global or cross functional engineering teams

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.

Cintal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

The pay range for this role is:

85,000 - 90,000 USD per year (Mossville, IL)