About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering services for off‑highway equipment and heavy machinery.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Confidential Client is hiring a Quality/Test Engineer to support validation, reliability, and continuous improvement activities for engines, powertrain systems, cast components, and off‑highway/heavy‑equipment products. You will work onsite at customer engineering and manufacturing facilities in Robein, IL and collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, validation, quality, and supplier teams.

• Support quality, validation, and testing activities for engine, powertrain, and off‑highway equipment programs
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and validation protocols
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to assess product performance, durability, and reliability
• Investigate failures and lead root‑cause analysis to drive corrective actions
• Support prototype, pilot, and production build activities and production troubleshooting
• Participate in APQP activities and FMEA development to support product launches
• Prepare and maintain test documentation, reports, and quality records
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to implement corrective and preventive actions
• Contribute to product improvement, cost reduction, and product health initiatives
• Travel to supplier or customer sites as needed (up to ~10%)

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Open to entry‑level and experienced candidates who demonstrate technical aptitude
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with test data collection, interpretation, and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams and meet deadlines
• Willingness to travel to supplier/customer sites (<10%)

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Preferred / Desired Skills

• Experience with APQP, FMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes
• Hands‑on validation, testing, reliability, or quality engineering experience
• Background supporting manufacturing operations and production environments
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and quality systems
• Exposure to engines, powertrain systems, off‑road equipment, heavy machinery, or industrial products
• Experience working with suppliers and cross‑functional engineering teams

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $70,000–$95,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Full benefit package including:
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Virtual healthcare (TeleDoc)
  • Vision insurance
  • Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance
  • Supplemental short‑term disability
  • Retirement savings plan (Traditional & Roth 401k)
  • Flexible spending accounts (dependent care)
  • Bonus plan (exempt employees only)
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Bereavement leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Education assistance

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Full‑time
• Work location: Onsite at customer facilities — Robein, IL
• Travel: Up to ~10% based on project needs
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• Candidates may be considered for direct hire by the Confidential Client or by the client’s customers

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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