Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer: Drivetrain Lab Testing

Cullerton Group; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

401k

Holiday pay

Job summary

Cullerton Group is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer 1 for our Mossville, IL site. This 12-month, 100% onsite role focuses on drivetrain component testing, including transmissions and axles, with core hours 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Compensation is $32/hr with full benefits, and it offers potential permanent opportunities with our client. Responsibilities include supporting mechanical testing, data collection, and hardware inspections, while preparing technical reports and recommendations based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical engineering discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, mechanical systems, and engineering problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical testing, inspection, and validation of drivetrain components, including transmissions and axles.
• Review test setups, assist with test startup, monitor testing activities, and verify proper instrumentation and data collection.
• Perform pre-test and post-test hardware inspections to identify component failures, wear, damage, and potential design improvements.
• Set up and utilize measurement instruments, data acquisition systems, micrometers, and surface profilimeters.
• Perform data reduction, engineering analysis, and interpretation of test results to identify trends, failure modes, and performance issues.
• Prepare technical reports, test summaries, engineering conclusions, and recommendations based on test findings.
• Support laboratory instrumentation and equipment requirements in accordance with ISO 17025 related procedures.
• Collaborate with design, analysis, and development engineers to plan tests, troubleshoot issues, and support product improvements.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Measurement instruments

Data acquisition systems

CAD

Engineering analysis

Failure analysis

Drivetrain components

Team collaboration

Documentation

Hands-on testing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Micrometers

Surface profilimeters

Data acquisition systems

CAD software

Job description

Cullerton Group is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer 1 for our Mossville, IL site. This 12-month, 100% onsite role focuses on drivetrain component testing, including transmissions and axles, with core hours 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Compensation is $32/hr with full benefits, and it offers potential permanent opportunities with our client. Responsibilities include supporting mechanical testing, data collection, and hardware inspections, while preparing technical reports and recommendations based on