Manufacturing Process Improvement & Validation Engineer
Manufacturing Process Improvement | Quality & Operations Support | Prototype Validation
Full-Time | On-Site | 5–7 Years Experience
Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Process Improvement & Validation Engineer to join our team in Pontiac, IL! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you are a hands-on engineer who enjoys splitting time between the shop floor and the office to solve real manufacturing challenges within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company — let’s talk!
Position OverviewWe are seeking a Manufacturing Process Improvement & Validation Engineer to support manufacturing process improvement and validation, fully on-site in Pontiac, IL. In this role, you will provide daily support to quality and operations teams, splitting your time between office-based work (PCN documentation, testing reports, prototype design, and manufacturing process analysis) and hands-on shop floor and lab work (manufacturing process troubleshooting and prototype validation).
Key Contributions & ResponsibilitiesSupport daily operations related to manufacturing process improvement and validation.Work with the quality and production engineering teams to validate new manufacturing processes, PCNs (Process Change Notices), and related documentation.Prepare testing reports, prototype designs, and manufacturing process analyses (approximately 30% of role, office-based).Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and conduct prototype validation directly on the shop floor and in the lab (approximately 70% of role).Team Structure & Work EnvironmentYou will work closely with quality and production engineering teams to support daily manufacturing operations and process validation activities.Work environment is a mix of office and shop floor, with the majority of time (approximately 70%) spent on the shop floor and in the lab. This is a fully on-site role in Pontiac, IL.Requirements
Education & Experience5–7 years of relevant experience required. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.Top 3 SkillsCreativity combined with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings, and common computations; ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.Required Technical SkillsExperience working in a manufacturing or machining environment.Required Soft SkillsStrong team player with a detail-oriented approach to all aspects of the work.Displays the attributes of a critical thinker and leverages innovative ideas to solve problems.Benefits
401(k)Dental insuranceVision InsuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offPaid HolidaysPlease follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com
Salary expectations: 70,000-75,000 per annual
Read LessDiversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Controls/Automation Engineer to join our team in Mapleton, IL! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk!
We are seeking a hands-on Controls & Automation Engineer to support, troubleshoot, and improve automated manufacturing processes within a foundry production environment. This role will be responsible for PLC programming, industrial controls, automation systems, electrical troubleshooting, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment reliability, safety, and production efficiency. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced industrial setting, working closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and production teams to diagnose issues, implement automation solutions, and drive operational excellence across foundry manufacturing processes.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide additional technical capacity to support complex problem-solving efforts, accelerate issue resolution, and enhance overall team effectiveness. Increase team bandwidth by proactively managing priorities, addressing outstanding workstreams, and ensuring critical tasks and deliverables remain visible and on track. Contribute specialized knowledge and technical expertise while serving as a mentor to Associate Engineers, supporting skill development, knowledge transfer, and long-term team growth.Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Associate’s OR Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience OR No Degree AND 7+ yearsREQUIRED SKILLS:
Allen-Bradley PLC programming HMI programming Fanuc robotic programming Control systems engineering knowledge Functional machine safety design, implementation, and integrationSOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:
Communication, Critical thinking, and Collaboration skillsBenefits
401(k)Dental insuranceVision InsuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offPaid HolidaysPlease follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com
Salary expectations: 88,000-93,000 per annual
Read LessDiversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Data Acquisition Hardware Engineer to join our team onsite in Lafayette, IN! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you are a hands-on electrical engineer who takes pride in precise hardware builds and wants to contribute to products that power the electric power, transportation, and mining industries within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company — let’s talk!
Position OverviewWe are seeking a Data Acquisition Hardware Engineer within our Field Data Acquisition team. This role centers on building, configuring, validating, and shipping Field Data Acquisition Hardware Kits that support our Large Power System Division’s products across NTI, NPI, and CPI lifecycles. You will work under team lead direction in a testing lab, with the expectation of developing the initiative to independently drive larger assigned projects within 2–4 months.
This role offers a meaningful sense of purpose — the data collected on these kits directly supports the development of high-quality products for the electric power, transportation, and mining industries.
Key Contributions & ResponsibilitiesAssemble Field Data Acquisition Hardware Kits per specification; troubleshoot, clean, and refurbish field returns; log and document pertinent unit information for storage.Validate built kits for required performance, ensuring operation meets specifications prior to deployment.Build data logger configuration files to be installed and verified prior to shipment.Coordinate global shipment of units to sites for data collection; process field kit returns for rebuild.Maintain lab inventory of all new and returned kits with thorough process documentation.Procure parts and manage inventory to support ongoing kit build demands.Requirements
Education & Experience5 years of relevant experience required. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.Internship experience may be counted toward the experience requirement with a minimum of 2 years in an electrically oriented intern role plus 3 years of real-world experience.Top 3 SkillsStrong communication and teamwork skills, with the initiative to work independently and drive assigned work forward.Strong time management and organizational skills to manage inventory, documentation, and concurrent kit builds.Ability to effectively prioritize tasks across build, validation, shipping, and documentation activities.Required Technical SkillsHands-on electrical and tools experience including wiring, soldering, multimeter usage, and drills.Ability to translate electrical schematics into wiring harnesses and complete full kit builds.CAN J1939, CAN CCP, and Serial bus communication experience.Benefits
401(k)Dental insuranceVision InsuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offPaid HolidaysPlease follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com
Read LessDiversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Metallurgical Engineer to join our team in Decatur, IL! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you're looking to grow your technical career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company - let's talk!
As a Metallurgical Engineer, you will be a part of a larger metallurgical laboratory team tasked with assuring the quality of mining and construction equipment and components. You will work in a hands-on engineering role supporting industrial part production and processes. Your scope of responsibilities will include failure analysis of parts returned from customers as well as qualifying parts based off their metallurgical specifications & requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify parts and projects, including scope definition and requirements Manage materials and support material selection processes Interpret technical drawings and prints Develop and execute test plans Perform nondestructive and destructive evaluation and testing Document results, findings, and technical data Communicate effectively with stakeholders Collaborate with laboratory teams, internal quality engineers, external suppliers, and customersRequirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical or Materials Science Engineering AND 3+ years’ of experienceREQUIRED SKILLS:
FractographyMicroscopyMetallographyNon Destructive Evaluation Mechanical TestingHardness TestingSEM / EDSSOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:
Decision Making & Critical ThinkingEffective CommunicationMicrosoft OfficeBenefits
401(k)Dental insuranceVision InsuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offPaid HolidaysPlease follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! https://www.dsnworldwide.com
Salary expectations: 59,000-63,000 per annual
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