Mechanical Engineer 2

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer 2 in Mossville, IL. The work will be done 100% onsite at the Mossville Tech Center, Monday–Friday, approximately 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with minimal overtime anticipated. This is a 12-month position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation is up to $38/hr full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay).

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support laboratory testing and failure analysis of electric drive components and systems, with a particular focus on motors and generators. This position will conduct performance and durability testing, detailed component inspections, electrical checks, and root-cause investigations to understand and resolve product failures. The engineer will work in a highly collaborative electrification environment alongside design, controls, simulation, facility, and testing teams. Approximately 70% of the role will be hands-on laboratory work and 30% desk-based engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing of electric drive components and systems, including performance and durability testing.
• Conduct detailed failure analysis and root-cause investigations on motors, generators, and related components.
• Perform hands-on inspections including electrical checks, visual inspections, X-ray review, and material and fluid analysis.
• Document inspection findings, test results, failure modes, and engineering conclusions.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams supporting product development, design, controls, simulation, and electrification programs.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and use required PPE while conducting testing and inspection activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering.
• 1–2 years of relevant engineering experience; candidates with a relevant master’s degree may also be considered.
• Candidates with an associate degree and 4–5 years of relevant experience may also be considered.
• Hands-on electrical testing experience.
• Experience supporting product development activities.
• Experience with failure analysis and root-cause investigation.
• Strong organization, documentation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working primarily in a hands-on laboratory environment and performing component inspections and electrical checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing or troubleshooting electric motors, generators, electric drives, or electrified systems.
• Exposure to performance and durability testing.
• Experience performing visual inspections, electrical checks, X-ray review, or material/fluid analysis.
• Interest in developing deeper knowledge of motor and generator fundamentals and electrification technologies.

Why This Role?

This position offers an opportunity to build hands-on expertise in the rapidly growing electrification field while working directly with electric drive components, motors, and generators. The engineer will gain exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, including design, controls, simulation, testing, and facility engineering, while developing valuable experience in failure analysis and electric machine fundamentals.