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Product & Service Development Associate- Chicago, IL

Komatsu • Chicago, IL • 1w ago

Date: Apr 22, 2025

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60631

Req ID: 32885

Onsite or Remote: Hybrid Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

Komatsu America Corp. has a great development opportunity for a recently graduated or graduating mechanical engineering college student. The individual will be immersed in an intense, highly structured learning environment where the candidate can assimilate to the Komatsu culture and make an important contribution during a targeted thirty-six (36) month rotation program. This Development Associate will participate in an enhanced training program that will prepare for the candidate's full-time placement into one following core areas of the business within Komatsu's Product and Aftermarket Support Division:

Marketing Engineering

Product Marketing

Intelligent Machine Control (iMC)

Product Technical Support

Quality Engineering

During the rotation, the candidate may have to relocate to one of our manufacturing plants and/or distributors located within the US in order to gain exposure from these critical areas of our business for a period of time.

Key Job Responsibilities

Qualifications/Requirements

Education:BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Mining Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization or Technical Systems Management from an accredited college/university. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0+ and be able to apply their academic background to real business world experiences.

Experience: Entry Level, recently graduated or graduating engineering student. Prior experience with work study programs, school or volunteer leadership roles, participated on teams or in clubs, professional organizations, etc. preferred. Prior internship with a heavy equipment or automotive manufacturer a plus.

Soft Skills:Must have excellent written and verbal communications. Ability to multi-task, manage multiple deadlines and work and thrive in a fast paced environment, ability to handle pressure. Strong motivation to make contributions to Komatsu and to drive results. This individual must have an interest in capital goods / heavy equipment (Construction, Forestry and Mining Support Equipment).

PC Skills:CAD experience, preferably ProE/Creo. High proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically with Pivot Tables, Vlook ups and other reporting tools. Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills. Proven/ completed software development projects a plus.

Travel:This position will require extensive overnight travel and/or possible relocation within our distributor network or manufacturing locations.

Additional Information

Pay & Benefits

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between$58,300 and $72,870.The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Employees may be eligible for a bonus based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of Komatsu.

Benefits:Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Komatsu benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

Learn more about Komatsu Benefits (https://komatsu.jobs/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US) .

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Nearest Major Market:Chicago

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