Apprentice Post Production Engineer Jobs in Illinois

This role supports Remote Services and MineStar technology initiatives by coordinating the implementation, validation, and adoption of new service technologies across multiple product groups. It is a hybrid position that combines technical service engineering knowledge with project coordination, communication, and administrative responsibilities.

• Coordinate the rollout of remote machine service tests across multiple product groups.
• Work with engineering, validation teams, dealers, and product groups to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Support adoption of new remote service technologies by tracking hardware, software, and implementation readiness.
• Validate service test functionality through hands-on machine testing and field support activities.
• Facilitate leadership and stakeholder meetings and provide project status updates.
• Create presentations and reports for management and senior leadership, including VP-level updates.
• Serve as a liaison between product support, implementation teams, engineering, dealers, and customers.
• Support troubleshooting, issue resolution, and incident management related to MineStar hardware and software.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, field follow projects, and product support initiatives.
• Help improve processes, product supportability, and customer experience through feedback and continuous improvement efforts.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's degree with 7+ years of experience or Master's degree with approximately 1 year of experience considered.
• Service tool background or technical service aptitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management or project coordination leadership experience.

• Ability to learn machine systems, service procedures, and remote diagnostic technologies.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting and problem-solving processes.
• Experience working with engineering, technical, or service organizations.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to organize and present information.
• Machine service or equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Diesel engine service experience.
• Mechanical or electronics technician background.
• MineStar experience is beneficial but not required.

The position is part of a small, collaborative 6-person team. It reports to the NPI Manager with daily guidance from two senior NPI team leads. The role is primarily office-based with occasional hands-on machine validation work. Limited travel (0-25%) may be required, including possible visits to Peoria Proving Grounds, dealer locations, or product group sites.

This is a Contract position based out of Peoria, IL.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Peoria,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 16, 2026.

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