Lead Mechanical Engineer, Electric Mine Truck Systems

Komatsu Mining Corp.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k and savings programs

Employee time off

Employee assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Komatsu Mining Corp. in Peoria, Illinois, seeks a Mechanical Engineer for Vehicle Development to own designs from concept through production for electric drive mining trucks.

You will lead mechanical design, create CAD models, and drive cross-functional coordination to meet performance and cost targets. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and third-party suppliers, with hands-on validation and readiness for production release.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5–7 years in engineering analysis, design, mining is desired.
• CAD/CAE proficiency desired.
• Lean Engineering principles experience desired.
• Cross-functional team experience required.
• Professional registration or technical society membership beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop components for electric drive mining trucks from concept to production.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Present design concepts to peers and management.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and suppliers.
• Develop validation plans including hand calculations and bench tests.
• Release parts into production and document processes.

Skills

CAD/CAE tools

Cross-functional teamwork

Lean engineering

Change management

Engineering design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Komatsu Mining Corp. in Peoria, Illinois, seeks a Mechanical Engineer for Vehicle Development to own designs from concept through production for electric drive mining trucks.

You will lead mechanical design, create CAD models, and drive cross-functional coordination to meet performance and cost targets. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and third-party suppliers, with hands-on validation and readiness for production release.