Senior Engineer - Configurator Systems Integration

About the Role

As a Senior Engineer - Configurator Systems Integration in our Decatur, IL facility, you will play a critical role in shaping how some of the largest, most advanced mining equipment on the planet is concepted, architected, and integrated from new products and components to advanced technologies that enable next-generation performance across the enterprise.

Primary Responsibilities

• Researching and developing design parameters, performance characteristics, and technical specifications of new products and components.
• Guiding the evolution of the technical design, technical project planning, performance analysis, and development testing.
• Participating in supplier selection and capabilities assessment.
• Monitoring, exploring, and testing new technologies, materials, and components to understand product or process improvement opportunities.
• Constructing and fabricating prototype equipment; overseeing materials selection, process optimization and process yield, as well as reliability testing and failure analysis.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Skills

• Business Process Improvement: Applies BPI methodologies to identify inefficiencies, define processes, and support implementation of streamlined, more effective business operations.
• Planning (Tactical, Strategic): Contributes to operational and tactical planning by tracking progress, adapting to changes, and ensuring alignment with short- and mid-term business objectives.
• Quality Management: Supports quality objectives by applying continuous improvement principles, adhering to standards, and utilizing quality tools to evaluate and enhance outcomes.
• Analytical Thinking: Leverages advanced analytical techniques to identify root causes, evaluate risks and trade-offs, and develop data-driven solutions to complex problems.
• Effective Communications: Communicates clearly and professionally through written and verbal channels, delivering feedback, adapting messaging, and interpreting both verbal and non-verbal cues.
• Problem Solving: Identifies, analyzes, and resolves issues using structured problem-solving methods, balancing stakeholder perspectives and evaluating solution alternatives.
• Systems Thinking: Analyzes interdependencies within systems to diagnose root causes, optimize performance, and implement solutions that align resources to business outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in heavy equipment, mining equipment, or complex manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience in systems integration engineering, configuration engineering, or complex product development environments.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, system interdependencies, and integration methodologies (Systems Thinking).
• Hands-on experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and product configuration platforms.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Experience with prototyping, system testing, validation, and verification processes to ensure product quality and reliability.

Pay

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

Schedule

May require 15% travel - weekly visits to Production Facilities