Entry-Level Engineering

International; New Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

International is a TRATON Group brand based in the United States, offering opportunities for new graduates to contribute across design, testing, validation, operations, and quality engineering. You will work with experienced engineers to develop trucks, buses, and emerging technologies, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

Expect a structured entry-level engineering path with access to mentorship, cross-functional teams, and exposure to current products and next‑generation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science is required.
• Roles involve design, testing, validation, operations, and quality engineering responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design Engineering: develop and integrate commercial vehicle systems and components across engineering disciplines.
• Test Engineering: plan and execute vehicle, system, and component testing using instrumentation and data analysis.
• Validation Engineering: support validation activities to meet requirements, targets, reliability and customer needs.
• Operations Engineering: support prototype builds, proving ground activities, and cross-functional coordination.
• Quality Engineering: analyze performance data, root-cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Design Engineering

Test Engineering

Validation Engineering

Operations Engineering

Quality Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology/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.

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

Potential opportunities may exist within the following areas of International R&D:

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

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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