Systems Engineer

Sewer Equipment

$70K — $95K *
Dixon, IL 61021In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems and circuits
  • CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault preferred)
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Ability to read schematics and technical drawings
  • Effective communication and organization skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electrical systems for mobile equipment
  • Create and maintain electrical and hydraulic documentation
  • Support system integration across platforms
  • Build, test, and validate system performance
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system issues
  • Evaluate and select components
  • Collaborate to improve manufacturability and serviceability
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Eligible for the Sewer Equipment Productivity Bonus, paid quarterly, with an average payout of $14,000 for employees under one year of service
  • Health, Dental & Vision insurance available after 60 days of employment
  • Company paid Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness options
  • 401k Plan with company match after one year of employment
  • Paid Time Off
  • 80 hours of paid holidays per year
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Sewer Equipment is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, documentation, and validation of electrical systems for truck- and trailer-mounted equipment. This role blends engineering design with hands-on implementation to ensure systems are reliable, well-documented, manufacturable, and effective in real-world conditions. While the primary focus is electrical system design, this role also collaborates across hydraulic and mechanical systems as part of an integrated engineering team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop electrical systems for mobile equipment
  • Create and maintain electrical and hydraulic documentation
  • Support system integration across platforms
  • Build, test, and validate system performance
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system issues
  • Evaluate and select components
  • Collaborate to improve manufacturability and serviceability
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems and circuits
  • CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault preferred)
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Ability to read schematics and technical drawings
  • Effective communication and organization skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Benefits
  • Eligible for the Sewer Equipment Productivity Bonus, paid quarterly. Average 2025 payout was $14,000 for employees under one year of service. Payouts are based on overall company profitability, productivity, warranty, and attendance.
  • Health, Dental & Vision insurance available after 60 days of employment
  • Company paid Life, Short & Long-Term Disability.
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness
  • 401k Plan with company match after one year of employment
  • Paid Time Off
  • 80 hours of paid holidays per year

Work Environment

This role combines office-based engineering work with hands-on activity in a manufacturing environment, including testing and troubleshooting real equipment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to move throughout the facility, use computers for extended periods, and occasionally use hand tools. Capable of standing, walking, bending, and kneeling as needed.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Occasional after-hours work and travel as required.

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