Senior Systems Engineer

Cintal, Inc.; Chillicothe (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Relocation reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Cintal, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer in Chillicothe, IL to lead requirements engineering, validation and verification, and system integration across hardware, software, and networks.

The role emphasizes product quality and process discipline with close collaboration across global teams. The successful candidate will translate customer needs into measurable requirements, drive test planning, and validate embedded systems and HMIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience developing, documenting, reviewing, or managing technical requirements.
• Experience with software and/or system validation and verification.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and test cases.
• Experience validating embedded systems, HMI applications, controls, or similar electronic systems.
• Familiarity with software development and testing processes.
• Experience troubleshooting complex system and software issues.
• Familiarity with test automation and scripting, preferably Python.
• Familiarity with embedded software algorithms, controls, and electronic systems.
• Strong technical documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with quality and process compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain systems infrastructure—hardware, software, OS, and network components.
• Implement system enhancements to improve reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Analyze, modify, test, and maintain systems for stable operations and business needs.
• Lead system configuration and integration across platforms and environments.
• Monitor and support installed systems to ensure high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex system and network issues with root-cause analysis.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline operations and data collection.
• Maintain system documentation including guides and change logs.
• Manage backups and recovery procedures for data integrity and disaster readiness.
• Ensure system security via access controls, firewalls, and patches.
• Integrate new technologies and lead post-release design improvements.
• Interface with customers and internal teams on requirements and issues.
• Lead engineering projects with adherence to quality and timelines.
• Contribute to moderately complex project aspects independently and collaboratively.

Skills

HMI systems

Traceability

Test automation

Python scripting

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

Java/JS/HTML/CSS/C++

J1939/Modbus

Validation tools

FMEA/Risk management

Data analysis (Excel/Python)

CRM/NPI/CPI

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science

5–7 years of relevant engineering experience

Experience with requirements development/documentation/review

Experience with software/system validation & verification

Test planning and test case execution

Validation of embedded systems/HMI/controls

Software development/testing processes familiarity

Troubleshooting complex system/software issues

Test automation familiarity (Python)

Embedded algorithms/controls knowledge

Tools

Linux OS (Ubuntu/Debian)

Java/JS/HTML5/CSS/C++

J1939/Data Link/Modbus

ET/CANalyzer/CANape/CADET/ModSim

FMEA & risk management

Excel/Python data analysis

CRM/NPI/CPI processes

Global/distributed teams & suppliers

Job description

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

JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:

• The strongest candidate will combine _ requirements engineering, systems thinking, and hands-on validation and verification experience _.
• They should be comfortable taking a customer or system need, translating it into a well-defined and testable requirement, working with development teams during implementation, and ultimately demonstrating through objective validation and verification that the completed solution satisfies the requirement.

This is not primarily a software developer position. Programming experience is valuable, especially for test automation, but the core focus of the role is Requirements Engineering, Validation & Verification, Systems Integration, and Product Quality.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and maintain systems infrastructure — including hardware, software, operating systems, and network components
• Implement system enhancements to improve reliability, performance, and scalability
• Analyze, modify, test, and maintain systems to ensure stable operations and support business needs
• Lead system configuration and integration activities, ensuring compatibility across platforms and environments
• Monitor and support installed systems, proactively ensuring high availability and performance
• Troubleshoot complex system and network issues, providing advanced-level support and root-cause analysis
• Develop automation scripts to streamline operations, reduce manual work, and support data collection
• Maintain system documentation, including installation guides, configuration notes, and change logs
• Manage backups and recovery procedures, ensuring data integrity and disaster readiness
• Ensure system security through access controls, firewalls, patches, and compliance with organizational standards
• Integrate new technologies into existing systems and lead design improvements post-release
• Act as a technical interface with customers and internal teams, providing analysis, support, and communication on system requirements and issues
• Lead engineering projects, ensuring adherence to quality procedures, timelines, and performance expectations
• Contribute to moderately complex project aspects, working both independently and collaboratively

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience developing, documenting, reviewing, or managing technical requirements.
• Experience with software and/or system validation and verification.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and test cases.
• Experience validating embedded systems, HMI applications, controls, or similar electronic systems.
• Familiarity with software development and testing processes.
• Experience troubleshooting complex system and software issues.
• Familiarity with test automation and scripting, preferably Python.
• Familiarity with embedded software algorithms, controls, and electronic systems.
• Strong technical documentation skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining a strong focus on quality and process compliance.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Human Machine Interface (HMI) or embedded display systems.
• Requirements-to-test traceability and verification of requirements.
• Test automation tools and Python scripting.
• Linux operating systems, including Ubuntu or Debian.
• Java, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, C++, or related technologies.
• Communication protocols such as J1939, Data Link and Modbus.
• Diagnostic and validation tools such as ET, CANalyzer, CANape, CADET, ModSim, or similar tools.
• FMEA and structured risk-management processes.
• Data analysis using Excel, Python, or similar tools.
• Change Request Management (CRM), New Product Introduction (NPI), and Continuous Product/Process Improvement (CPI) processes.
• Working with distributed or global engineering teams and external suppliers.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Strong systems thinking and the ability to understand interactions between hardware, software, controls, and HMI components.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commitment to quality, process discipline, and compliance.
• Ability to translate technical and customer needs into clear, measurable, and testable requirements.
• Ability to independently determine how requirements should be validated and verified.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective collaboration across engineering disciplines and global teams.
• Ability to take ownership of issues and drive them through resolution.

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 expression (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.