Technical Engineering Associate

Toyoda Automotive Inc; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBSIL health insurance with low costs

Company-paid disability and life

Bi-annual bonus opportunity

Safe Harbor 401(k) match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

JTEKT Machinery Americas Corporation is seeking a Technical Engineering Associate to support engineering projects, customer requests, aftermarket service activities, and departmental operations. The role collaborates with Engineering, Service, Sales, Operations, and customers to coordinate project details, gather technical data, and ensure timely follow-through on needs.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining Salesforce cases and service records, processing engineering billings, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Customer-facing or cross-functional team experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for engineering and technical inquiries, routing requests and following through to resolution.
• Support engineering projects by gathering documentation, technical data, and project information.
• Coordinate engineering training sessions, including quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and day-of support.
• Create and maintain Salesforce cases, work orders, service appointments, and related project records.
• Process engineering billings, invoices, timecards, expenses, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with onboarding, departmental initiatives, and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Project coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Career Opportunities with JTEKT MACHINERY AMERICAS CORPORATION

A great place to work.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

We are seeking a Technical Engineering Associate to support engineering projects, customer requests, aftermarket service activities, and departmental operations. This role works closely with Engineering, Service, Sales, Operations, and customers to coordinate project details, manage technical documentation, support quoting and scheduling, and help ensure timely follow-through on customer and internal needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for engineering and technical inquiries, routing requests and following through to resolution.
• Support engineering projects by gathering documentation, technical data, and project information.
• Coordinate engineering training sessions, including quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and day-of support.
• Create and maintain Salesforce cases, work orders, service appointments, and related project records.
• Process engineering billings, invoices, timecards, expenses, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with onboarding, departmental initiatives, and special projects as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Customer-facing or cross-functional team experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JTEKT Machinery/Toyoda products.
• Experience in manufacturing, automation, CNC machining, industrial equipment, or engineering project environments.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.

Why Join the JTEKT Machinery Team

• Excellent benefits, including BCBSIL health insurance with low premiums and deductibles
• Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life & AD&D
• Bi-annual bonus opportunity
• Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 10 paid holidays + 15 days of PTO to start (with more earned over time)
• Company culture focused on connection: annual sporting events, family events, holiday celebrations, and regular company updates with lunch
• Growth-focused environment with training and advancement opportunities
• Starting pay: $24.00 / hr., with offers based on experience, education, and qualifications