Product & Aftermarket Support Development Associate- Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois, USA (onsite position)

About the role

The Product & Aftermarket Support Development Associate will be immersed in an intense, highly structured 36-month rotation program (management has discretion to adjust duration). The program prepares candidates for full-time placement in one of the following core areas within Komatsu’s Product and Aftermarket Support Division:

• Marketing Engineering
• Product Marketing
• Intelligent Machine Control (iMC)
• Product Technical Support
• Quality Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence Systems / Development

During the rotation, the candidate may relocate temporarily to a manufacturing plant or distributor within the U.S. to gain exposure to critical business areas, with a focus on vendor recovery.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an enhanced training program to develop skills for future placement in a core business area.
• Relocate temporarily to manufacturing plants or distributors to gain hands-on experience.
• Apply academic knowledge to real-world business challenges in heavy equipment and aftermarket support.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Mining Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization, or Technical Systems Management from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0+.
• Entry-level; recently graduated or graduating engineering student.
• Prior experience with work-study programs, leadership roles, team/club participation, or professional organizations preferred.
• Prior internship with a heavy equipment or automotive manufacturer is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multi-task, manage deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong motivation to contribute and drive results.
• Interest in capital goods/heavy equipment (construction, forestry, and mining support equipment).
• CAD experience, preferably ProE/Creo.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Completed software development projects is a plus.

Travel

This position requires extensive overnight travel and/or possible relocation within Komatsu’s distributor network or manufacturing locations.

Pay

Base pay range: $59,400 – $74,200. The actual offer will consider experience and location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• HSA and wellness programs.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs.
• Paid time off (vacation and designated holidays).
• Employee and family assistance programs.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Employee learning and development programs.

About Komatsu

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment, and services for construction, mining, forklift, industrial, and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs over 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and creating value for customers, employees, and communities.