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MH
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
Lead Mechanical Product Engineer - Industrial Filtration
Mann+Hummel GmbH Raleigh, IL, USA
Role Summary Lead Mechanical Product Engineer - Industrial Filtration ONSITE - Raleigh, NC OR Gastonia, NC As a Lead Mechanical Product Engineer within our Industrial Business Group, you will lead the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies used in air and liquid filtration systems. This role is responsible for hands-on product design from concept through production release, including 3D CAD modeling, engineering drawings, material selection, and product validation. This position is focused on mechanical product development and requires strong experience designing physical hardware using modern CAD tools and GD&T. The role works closely with manufacturing, testing, and global engineering teams to deliver robust, production-ready products. Main Tasks Lead the design and development of air/liquid filtration system products, conceptualizing complex mechanical designs, components, and assemblies to meet internal/external specifications, cost, and...
HT
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Industrial Engineer
HARTING Technology Group Elgin, IL, USA
Industrial Engineer Position type: Full-time Type of contract: Permanent HARTING stands for strong connections - across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you'll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here's to your unique future with us: Yours! Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions..... We are looking for an Industrial Engineer to drive development, industrialization and introduction of manufacturing processes within our Product Development team at our Elgin, IL facility. HARTING...
BM
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Electrical Engineer - Nuclear (Multiple Locations)
$105,000 - $170,000 yearly
Burns & McDonnell Chicago, IL, USA
Description Burns & McDonnell's Power Global Practice is seeking to hire experienced electrical engineers to our Nuclear team focusing on both operating Nuclear Power Plants and new nuclear power projects, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), microreactors and Advanced Reactors. Our Nuclear team has domestic and international experience providing consulting, design, analysis, and pre-construction planning services for operating nuclear power plants, nuclear refurbishments, as well as new SMRs and advanced reactors. We deliver solutions for these and other challenging projects every day. As an electrical engineer, you will serve as part of our design team with the ability to work on a full range of projects in engineering, procurement, and construction management related to the design, operation, maintenance, modification, and licensing of nuclear generating stations. Responsibilities: Perform and/or lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase...
TG
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Project Manager - Site Development Engineering
$105,000 - $125,000 yearly
Trilon Group Rockford, IL, USA
Project Manager - Site Development Engineering Department: Civil/Municipal Employment Type: Full Time Location: Rockford, IL Compensation: $105,000 - $125,000 / year Description Are you a results-driven civil engineer and people leader looking for a new challenge? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated and experienced Engineering Project Manager specializing in site development to join our team. What's in it for you? As an Project Manager - Site Development Engineering, you'll lead site development projects from concept to completion. You'll manage and design projects for residential, commercial, municipal and industrial clients, providing leadership to project teams while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Where you'll work The position is based in Rockford, IL office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into...
Ar
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Lead Substation Electrical Engineer
$94,944 - $185,616 yearly
Arcadis Remote (Chicago, IL, USA)
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Substation Electrical Engineer to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team in USA. Arcadis' Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of...
MP
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Project Engineer Structural
MSA Professional Services, Inc. Champaign, IL, USA
Overview Project Engineer - Structural (Building Structures) Design the structures that shape communities. Lead projects that matter. MSA is seeking a Project Engineer - Structural to lead the planning and design of impactful building structures serving municipalities and infrastructure clients. This role focuses on projects such as municipal buildings, water and wastewater facilities, waterfront structures, parks & recreation facilities, or tank design - projects that directly support thriving, resilient communities. If you're a licensed PE or SE (or interested in acquiring your SE) who thrives on diverse projects, enjoys collaborating with others, and wants to lead meaningful projects from concept through construction, this is your opportunity. This role can be based out of any of our WI, IL, MN or IA offices. Who we are: For over 100 years, MSA has helped shape communities through engineering excellence. What began in 1919 with a single practitioner in...
Cl
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Controls Engineer
Clarios Geneva, IL, USA
What you will do: The Manufacturing & Controls Engineer participates as a team member in small and large projects in the Manufacturing Facility. The Engineer provides mechanical, electrical, and system design deliverables for assigned projects. The Engineer develops process specification changes, creates and update Operator and Maintenance Work instructions for the assembly processes and assembly equipment as assigned. Updates to Assembly Process Flow Charts and PFEMA documentation are also assignments for the Engineer. The Engineer will be development to the level of a competent SME (Subject Matter Expert) for assigned Assembly Equipment and Processes. Hours (two positions open): Friday through Tuesday - 10PM-6:30AM (CST) Friday through Tuesday - 2PM-10:30PM (CST) How you will do it: Participate in cross-functional teams assignments to develop changes to existing equipment. Function as a Project Lead in smaller development projects that have impact on the business...
St
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer
$112,300 - $168,500 yearly
Stantec Chicago, IL, USA
Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they're facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we're helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world's most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Your Opportunity As a Mechanical Engineer, your role in our professional consulting services team is to work independently on multidisciplinary projects of various complexity as a discipline leader, through all phases of a project lifecycle. You are responsible for leading the design of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems on municipal water treatment plants, pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, hydroelectric power plants, and private industrial water applications in different...
TK
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Professional Civil Engineer, Utilities & Infrastructure Design
$91,950 - $117,800 yearly
TKDA Remote (Downers Grove, IL, USA)
At TKDA, a 100% employee-owned engineering firm, you'll actually own a piece of every project you help deliver. We're looking for an experienced Professional Civil Engineer to lead comprehensive utility design and site design projects-from domestic water and fire protection systems to sanitary sewer and stormwater infrastructure. You'll work out of our Downers Grove, Illinois office as part of our Rail division, which provides services for Class I, short-line, and commuter rail projects throughout the country. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while growing your project management skills and beginning to lead design efforts. One day, you might be working on industrial waste systems, the next, you might be diving into potable water design or complex utility coordination for building projects. This is your chance to expand beyond individual design work. You'll start managing projects from conception through construction, mentor newer team members, and take ownership of...
SF
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Forging Development Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer
Scot Forge Spring Grove, IL, USA
Forge Development Engineer (Mechanical Design Engineer) Scot Forge is a 100% employee-owned company manufacturing near net, custom open die, rolled ring forgings and additively printed components. Scot Forge is a unique metal shaping company with a highly diversified customer base in Defense, Aerospace, Mining, Semiconductor, Oil and Gas, Nuclear and General Industry. Scot Forge has over 130 years of experience, leading the industry as one of the most modern and respected forging companies in the world. Operating with over 2,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space in five plants, the company has industry best equipment and technology, enabling it to compete across an array of markets. Position Summary The Forge Development Engineer will perform a variety of complex work designing optimal metal shaping solutions for Scot Forge's diverse customer base. This position requires the utmost of creativity, self-discipline, and ability to communicate and interact with...
SF
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Structural Design Engineer
Scot Forge Spring Grove, IL, USA
Scot Forge is seeking to hire an experienced Structural focused Engineer to take the lead on the charge towards many expansions within our manufacturing facilities. The position requires the knowledge and ability to layout, design, and manage the development of building structures, foundations, and site civil needs. Essential to this role is substantial project management of outside and inside contractors for cost effective and timely installations. Scot Forge is a 130 year old, 100% employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings. At Scot Forge, we help our customers with forged solutions from the world's physical infrastructure, energy, and transportation to manufacturing, mining, and our national defense. From the wheels of NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to mission critical components for nuclear submarines, to large hydraulic cylinders for the largest mining trucks on the planet, Scot Forge creates the precision forged metal parts used in...
RC
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Research and Development Engineer
Reynolds Consumer Products LLC Jacksonville, IL, USA
Overview Join Reynolds Consumer Products ...and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and high-performance organization. If you are looking to build a strong career, we have an opportunity for you! We are searching for a Research and Development Engineer to join our team located at our East Manufacturing Plant in Jacksonville, IL . Responsibilities Your Role: The Research and Development Engineer will lead in the design, development, and commercialization of new products, processes, and materials. This role will have the opportunity to influence the business by transforming your own creative ideas into new products or processes for manufacturing extrusion. The R&D Engineer will enjoy providing equipment, process, and materials related technical expertise to the business, while supporting and influencing product sustainability...
CI
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical
CST Industries, Inc. DeKalb, IL, USA
Summary Sr Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical, Responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing environment, including stamping and punch presses, lasers, conveyance systems and automation equipment. The qualified candidate will provide technical support to production, introduce processes for new products, and execute capital projects. This position will support and interact with fabrication, glass coating, and assembly operations as well as multiple departments across the organization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned. Determine best methods for manufacturing products with maximum efficiency. Inspect and maintain the performance of all mechanical equipment and machinery to support the production processes. Design production layouts, select and optimize equipment, and develop new manufacturing processes that represent the most competitive cost...
Ri
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Building Automation Engineer
$98,500 - $123,100 yearly
Rivian Normal, IL, USA
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary The Building Automation Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Plant Utilities Operations Manager in ensuring our Plant operates as effectively as possible while providing an exceptional experience to our customers. This role will support and lead a variety of projects related to infrastructure, facility systems, and operational improvements. Additionally, this job involves technical expertise in designing and troubleshooting complex...
LN
Mar 30, 2026
Full time
Industrial Engineer - Product Development
$85,000 - $100,000 yearly
Legrand North America Chicago, IL, USA
Position Description At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Engineer - Product Development to join the Lighting Sector Focal Point Team in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing new products and product improvements for manufacturability and planning and executing operational launch-related activities. Designing production processes and fixturing to ensure the safe production of the new and improved products. This role requires close collaboration across engineering and operations to ensure alignment and buy-in on key initiatives and process changes. This position reports to the Sr. Engineering Manager. What Will You Do? Partner with product development and operations leadership to plan and drive launch-related operational activities. This includes, but is not limited to, layout redesigns, manufacturing cell development, creation and maintenance of work instructions, product costs, and throughput...
LN
Mar 30, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer III - Custom Development
$85,000 - $105,000 yearly
Legrand North America Chicago, IL, USA
Position Description At a Glance Focal Point is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to join our Custom Development team , playing a key role in delivering world-class luminaire designs. This position focuses on customizing existing products to meet customer specifications by leading design and engineering efforts, including prototyping and validation, ensuring compliance through regulatory testing, and collaborating closely with manufacturing teams to confirm production readiness. Additionally, the role involves setting up business systems to ensure operational efficiency and successful implementation. Reporting to the Custom Engineering Development Leader, this role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative lighting solutions in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. What Will You Do? Role & Responsibilities: Lead advanced custom development initiatives for highly complex technical and architectural applications. Responsibilities include...
TK
Mar 29, 2026
Full time
Senior Professional Engineer, Civil/Site Design
$105,818 - $135,585 yearly
TKDA Remote (Downers Grove, IL, USA)
At our 100% employee-owned engineering firm, you'll actually own a piece of every project you help deliver. We're looking for a Senior Professional Civil Engineer who loves variety-from renewable energy sites to food processing facilities, academic campuses to municipal infrastructure. You'll work out of our Downers Grove, Illinois office, leading project teams, mentor junior engineers, and work directly with clients on everything from preliminary design through construction. One day you might be tackling stormwater management, the next you're designing utility infrastructure or managing a corporate campus development. We follow a "seller-doer" approach, which means you'll collaborate with our Market Managers to build client relationships while focusing on what you do best-great engineering and project leadership. No pressure to be a full-time salesperson, just authentic client partnerships that grow naturally from solid work. Ready to join a team where your success directly...
GA
Mar 28, 2026
Full time
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$115,000 - $135,000 yearly
Ghafari Associates LLC Remote (Chicago, IL, USA)
Job Description: General Summary: The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide, revise or extend mechanical systems for new construction and/or renovation of industrial, commercial or institutional structures as requested by the client. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will develop construction drawings and specifications which address the installation, integration, interconnection and control of mechanical components within the standard building codes. Essential Job Functions: Develop and establish project scope, mechanical budget, necessary constraints and design approach with project manager and/or client Proper communication skills to be involved in design team / owner meetings and communicate directly with the owner and / or owner's representative Develop feasibility studies and project cost estimates Maintains working knowledge of latest building codes and standards in the industry Formulate and lead design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing,...
BW
Mar 28, 2026
Full time
Sr. Mechanical Engineer, PE
$120,000 - $160,000 yearly
Barry-Wehmiller Oak Brook, IL, USA
About Us: BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with...
GA
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
Field Commissioning Engineer - Automation Systems
German American Chambers of Commerce Chicago, IL, USA
Location: Plainfield, IL Travel: Project-based (as needed) / approx. 50% Position Overview This role is ideal for engineers with approximately 2-5 years of experience in automation, electrical engineering, or mechatronics who are looking to grow into commissioning and system-level troubleshooting. This role focuses on hands-on work with industrial machinery and production equipment - not software or IT environments. You will work hands-on with highly specialized industrial equipment, supporting machine start-up, analyzing system behavior, and resolving technical issues in real production environments. This is not a pure PLC programming role and not a reactive service position. Instead, it focuses on commissioning, structured troubleshooting, and understanding machines end-to-end - combining electrical expertise with mechanical awareness. About the Company probeam is a global leader in electron beam technology, delivering advanced welding and additive manufacturing...
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