Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Corporate Headquarters - Carol Stream, IL 60188

Overview

Salary Range $107,074.00 - $133,844.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Education Level Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage Up to 50%

Description

This position requires 50-75 % travel to India for the first 2 years.

Purpose of This Role

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.

Key Accountabilities

· Systems Leadership & Integration 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.

· V-Model Implementation & Discipline 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.

· Systems Engineering Process Maturity 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.

· Product Lifecycle & Sustaining Support Provide systems-level leadership for sustaining engineering, including root cause analysis, design improvements, and performance optimization for existing products.

· Technical Review Rigor & Governance 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.

· Leadership & Team Development 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.

Qualifications

Travel Requirements

· Willingness and ability to travel internationally (India) up to 50–75% for the first 2 years.

· Valid U.S. passport for international business travel.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline

· Minimum 3-8 years' experience supporting multi-site global manufacturing operations

· Experience with Microwave or kitchen equipment is a plus.

· 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.

Benefits

· Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

· Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with company match to help you plan for your future.

· Employee Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

· Life Insurance: Basic and supplemental life insurance options.

· Disability Insurance: Short- and long-term disability coverage.

· Paid Time Off (PTO).