Systems Engineer

Antunes • Carol Stream, IL

19d • $107,074 - $133,844 • Onsite

About The Position

To lead the systems engineering discipline at Antunes by establishing strong technical leadership, disciplined requirements management, and system-level thinking to ensure products are designed, verified, and delivered to anticipate and meet customer needs with high quality and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline
• Minimum 3-8 years' experience supporting multi-site global manufacturing operations
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally (India) up to 50–75% for the first 2 years.
• Valid U.S. passport for international business travel.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong customer-service mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple global projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microwave or kitchen equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set and own system requirements and architectures for new product development, collaborating with Product Management and cross-functional leaders to deliver scalable, manufacturable, and customer-ready solutions that balance performance, cost, and lifecycle value.
• Establish the systems engineering V-model as the standard development philosophy, ensuring clear traceability from customer and regulatory requirements through architecture, design, integration, verification, and validation.
• Build, standardize, and continuously mature systems engineering processes, tools, and documentation standards aligned with industry best practices, enabling consistent execution and scalability across global teams.
• Provide systems-level leadership for sustaining engineering, including root cause analysis, design improvements, and performance optimization for existing products.
• Drive disciplined technical review rigor throughout the product lifecycle, including requirements reviews, architecture and design reviews, and test readiness reviews—ensuring quality, alignment, and risk mitigation at every development stage.
• Build and lead a global systems engineering team that serves as technical leads and system architects, integrating mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems across Antunes products.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match to help you plan for your future.
• Access to wellness programs, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Basic and supplemental life insurance options.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level