Full Job Description
Mechanical Engineer III - Systems Development
Posting Start Date: 6/17/26
Job Location (Short): Peoria, Illinois, USA, 61639
Requisition ID: 35932
Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position
Job Overview
Perform in engineering projects to develop, maintain and support components, products and/or services per market demands, and for continual process improvements. Perform or conduct engineering evaluations including investigations, fundamental calculations and tests that have well defined requirements and desired outcomes. Provide conceptual and strategic solutions to solve problems associated with engineering projects or evaluations.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Design, test, and implement systems and components for automation of mining equipment.
- Collaborate with other engineers to complete new designs and develop solutions.
- Conduct and participate in design reviews.
- Create and present development schedules and status updates.
- Participate in and support programs for effective communication of engineering issues to ensure compliance with global standards for design and safety of products and services, as well as engineering best practices.
- Participate in and support improvements to streamline engineering processes used to design, develop, maintain and support components, products, and/or services.
- Take responsibility for one's own learning and development for the mutual benefit of one's self and the organization.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant discipline, required.
- Minimum 2 - 5 years of experience in engineering design, machine application, mining industry, desired.
- Proficient in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
- Participation in implementing Lean Engineering principles, desired.
- Participation in effective Change Management implementation, desired.
- Experience in cross-functional team assignment(s), required.
- Professional registration and/or membership in committees and/or technical societies, beneficial.
Additional Information
Hiring Range
At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $85,000 - $110,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.
Company Benefits
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
- 401k and/or employee savings programs
- Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee learning and development programs