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Staff Engineer

Cullerton Group
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for an experienced Staff Engineer – Process Engineering to support manufacturing operations in Chicago, IL, with a primary focus on powder paint/powder coating and electroplating processes.


Compensation: up to $154,413 annual base salary annual incentive plan benefits


Position Overview

This role will provide hands-on process engineering support for manufacturing lines, troubleshoot production issues, improve finishing processes, and lead capital equipment improvements.


Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and improve powder coating and electroplating processes

• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions

• Lead capital equipment and manufacturing-line improvement projects

• Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning

• Develop P&IDs, specifications, layouts, and engineering documentation

• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams


Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

10 years of progressive engineering experience

• Direct hands-on powder coating and electroplating experience

• Strong manufacturing process troubleshooting experience

• Experience with $1M capital projects

• Equipment installation, startup, and commissioning experience

• Knowledge of process controls, automation, P&IDs, and equipment layouts

• Ability to work onsite in Chicago, IL


If this opportunity aligns with your background, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

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