Method Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Position Overview
The Method Engineer - Service & Documentation is a hybrid technical role responsible for defining service methods and creating clear, user-focused technical documentation for workshop execution. This role ensures that repair, maintenance, and diagnostic solutions are both technically sound and practical in real-world environments.
As vehicles become more complex and increasingly dependent on software and data, ensuring serviceability and clear documentation is critical. This role connects engineering, service operations, and documentation to deliver solutions that maximize efficiency, quality, and uptime.
Responsibilities
Develop safe, ergonomic, and efficient methods for repair, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
Evaluate product concepts from a serviceability and workshop perspective
Define requirements to improve service efficiency, downtime, and usability
Create clear, structured technical documentation for repair, maintenance, and diagnostics
Translate complex engineering solutions into practical, easy-to-follow instructions
Produce and maintain user-focused content, including text and illustrations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, production, and service
Ensure documentation is aligned with product updates and lifecycle changes
Contribute to continuous improvement of service methods and documentation standards
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of technical service engineering, automotive service or truck service experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 1 year of technical service engineering, automotive service or truck service experience

OR

• At least 5 years of technical service engineering, automotive service or truck service experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills
Experience with service methods, diagnostics, or workshop operations
Strong ability to simplify complex technical information
Understanding of vehicle systems or similar complex products
Experience in technical writing or documentation development
Experience working in cross-functional development environments
Familiarity with PLM or documentation tools (e.g., Teamcenter or similar)
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Experience with Arbortext
Experience with Windchill
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat (beyond Reader)
Benefits and Compensation
This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting ;br>
The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.
Company Overview
About TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.": this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.
About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.
*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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