Entry-Level Engineering

International Motors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

International Motors, LLC in Lisle, Illinois, part of the TRATON group, is seeking engineering graduates to contribute to design, testing, validation, and quality improvements for commercial vehicles. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, participate in prototype builds, tests, and real-world validation to ensure reliability and customer value.

The role offers a full-time, on-site opportunity with competitive compensation ranging from $70,400 to $105,600 per year, based on experience, and a

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (US citizen or permanent resident).

Responsibilities

• Design engineering: develop and integrate vehicle systems across engineering disciplines.
• Test engineering: plan and execute vehicle, system, and component tests with instrumentation and data analysis.
• Validation engineering: support validation activities to meet performance, reliability, and customer needs.
• Operations engineering: support prototype builds, proving ground activities, and cross-functional coordination.
• Quality engineering: analyze data, drive root-cause investigations, implement corrective actions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

Job description

Position Overview

International is a leader in commercial transportation, developing innovative truck and bus solutions that keep North America moving. As part of TRATON Group, a global commercial vehicle organization that includes Scania, MAN, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, we are working together to create cleaner, safer, and more connected transportation solutions for the future.

As TRATON’s North American brand, International develops trucks, buses, technologies, and transportation solutions designed to meet the needs of customers across a wide range of industries and applications. Our engineering teams work throughout the product development lifecycle, turning ideas into real-world vehicles and continuously improving their performance, reliability, safety, quality, and customer value.

International engineers also collaborate with colleagues across TRATON R&D, providing opportunities to contribute to both North American product development and a global engineering network. For New College Graduates and Interns, this means the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and make meaningful contributions from the beginning of their careers.

Responsibilities

• Design Engineering
  Support the design, development, and integration of commercial vehicle systems and components while collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver innovative, reliable, and customer-focused transportation solutions.
• Test Engineering
  Contribute to the planning and execution of vehicle, system, and component testing by utilizing instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis tools to evaluate performance, functionality, and durability.
• Validation Engineering
  Support validation activities that ensure vehicles and systems meet engineering requirements, performance targets, reliability expectations, and customer needs through real-world and controlled testing environments.
• Operations Engineering
  Support engineering operations through prototype builds, facility and proving ground activities, technical process improvements, and cross‑functional coordination that enable successful product development and testing programs.
• Quality Engineering
  Help improve product quality and reliability by analyzing performance data, supporting root‑cause investigations, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement throughout the product development lifecycle.

What You Can Expect

• Work alongside experienced engineers and technical professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to the design, development, testing, and validation of commercial trucks and school buses.
• Contribute to projects involving current products as well as emerging technologies, including electric vehicles, advanced vehicle systems, software, and other next‑generation transportation solutions.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines and with teams in manufacturing, quality, operations, procurement, and other business functions.
• Build technical and professional skills through mentorship, networking, training, and development opportunities.
• Make meaningful contributions to products and solutions that support International’s customers and help shape the future of commercial transportation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Benefits and Compensation

Regular Full Time Employee

Lisle, Illinois

USD $70,400.00/Yr. USD $105,600.00/Yr.

9/8/2026

Job ID: 59847

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International

From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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