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IT
Apr 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Design Engineer
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. Rockford, IL
Job Description: ITW Seats specialize in delivering innovative precision engineered plastic solutions to the furniture industry and to leading OEMs and their tier suppliers globally. In addition to automotive seating applications, the division also supports non-automotive markets, including office seating and commercial furniture, delivering high-quality plastic injection molded components and mechanisms tailored for ergonomic performance and durability. We are also experts in the interface between the seat back, and head restraint, we create solutions that facilitate smooth adjustment, and positioning, with minimized efforts, enabling optimal passenger safety and creative architectural seating. The division has +200 employees, 3 global manufacturing sites and presence in North America and Spain. Our capabilities include advanced plastic injection molding processes, supporting both high-volume automotive programs and office seating product lines. Position Summary: Senior...
AA
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Controls Engineer II
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Rolling Meadows, IL
Controls Engineer II WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Benefits: Compensation: $82,500 - $96,000 USD per annum Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus 5% RRSP match Stock purchase plan Starting 3 weeks of vacation Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account Half-Day Fridays Working on challenging engineering projects. Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities. A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation. Job Description The Controls Engineer II develops the electrical design for automated equipment according to customer and internal specifications; develops and programs automated equipment hardware and software according to customer and internal specifications; capable of being the Controls Engineering Lead on small to medium size machines ($500K - $1.5M), or any size replication project. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Primary: Lead the development of controls...
Ar
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Lead Substation Electrical Engineer
$94,944 - $185,616 yearly
Arcadis Remote (Chicago, IL)
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...
II
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Controls Engineer
$86,075 - $115,771 yearly
Ideal Industries, Inc. Sycamore, IL
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. has built a reputation for over a century by crafting iconic tools and practical technology required in aerospace, data communications, electrical, wire processing and construction. The global family of IDEAL brands includes IDEAL Electrical, Anderson Power, and Enatel. A vibrant and dynamic company, IDEAL is best known for our wire connectors, the gold standard for making electrical connections around the world. Nearly every commercial jet is assembled using IDEAL wire strippers and, as part of the critical equipment on NASA missions, our tools even help NASA astronauts fly to the moon. Most important, our products benefit skilled tradespeople, who reach for IDEAL tools every day. IDEAL is propelled by the concept of Building an IDEAL World. Our family-run business is committed to building ideal relationships with customers, employees, and communities by crafting some of our industry's most innovative and trusted tools. The Controls Engineer has a strong...
DC
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Engineering Associate
Dover Corporation Skokie, IL
Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW, a Dover Company is a leader in the rail tank car valves and fittings industry. Our innovative rail products are manufactured and engineered for the safe and efficient loading, transporting, and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products. For over 125 years, OPW has led the way in designing and manufacturing world-class retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions for the safe and efficient handling and distribution of fuels and critical fluids. OPW makes above ground and below ground products for both conventional, vapour recovery and clean energy applications in the retail and commercial markets. Additionally, OPW supplies loading arms, valves and dry-break couplings, tank truck equipment, rail car valves and equipment, and car wash systems. OPW has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, with sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Dover Corporation, which is...
SC
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Electrical Engineer I
S&C Chicago, IL
Job Description At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner! Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Compensation At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay...
GI
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Design Engineer II
$70,000 - $121,000 yearly
Grayhill Inc. La Grange, IL
Grayhill designs and manufactures intuitive human interface solutions that make life simpler, safer and more efficient. Standard products include optical encoders, rotary switches, keypads, joysticks, displays, touchscreens and pushbuttons. These components are sold to thousands of customers around the globe. Grayhill also incorporates these standard products into control panels to support a range of major customers in the Healthcare, Agriculture, Construction Equipment and Military markets. Our headquarters are in LaGrange, IL with manufacturing facilities located in McCook and Carpentersville IL, Iola WI and Shenzhen China. We offer opportunities for talented professionals seeking challenging careers with a proven industry leader. Are You Ready to Grow With Us? Summary: Mechanical Engineer needed to design and develop new products as well as modify and support existing products for Military Solutions group. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and design...
IS
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Electronics or Mechatronics Engineer
Iridescent Sensors Champaign, IL
About Iridescent Sensors Inc. Iridescent Sensors Inc. is commercializing the handheld "optoelectronic nose" with applications in toxic gas detection, air quality control, and food and beverage quality control. This is a new class of chemical sensing: essentially a digital, multidimensional extension of litmus paper. We make inexpensive, disposable colorimetric sensor arrays that are read by our handheld optical analyzer using machine learning algorithms to identify gases and odors from a pre-determined pattern library of analytes. Our beachhead mission is to protect first responders and save lives from chemical spills and industrial fires by rapidly detecting toxic chemicals. We are a newly formed start-up company located in the UIUC Research Park in Champaign, IL. We are well funded by a Phase 2 three-year contract from the NSF Convergence Accelerator program. Iridescent Sensors is establishing a deep technical organization with leadership that combines expertise in the...
CI
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Controls
CST Industries, Inc. DeKalb, IL
Summary Sr Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical / Controls; 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 other 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 Create and edit PLC, PMC, and TP programs Support electrical and PLC, PMC, and TP program related problems Design and modify electrical schematics for special machine modifications Design, build, create drawings for and assemble automation solutions and...
SC
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Mechanical Engineer III
S&C Chicago, IL
Job Description As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-Site Compensation At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we...
BW
Mar 28, 2026
Full time
Sr. Mechanical Engineer, PE
$120,000 - $160,000 yearly
Barry-Wehmiller Oak Brook, IL
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...
Th
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Automation Engineer
Thermon Franklin Park, IL
Automation Engineer Department: Engineering Reports To: Manager, Field Services FLSA Status: Exempt Job Setting: In Office/Field Job Type: Full-Time Location: Franklin Park, IL Who are we? In a world where performance is paramount and environments are unforgiving, Thermon stands as a global leader, forging the future of thermal management, power distribution, and environmental controls. We don't just build systems, we engineer resilience, empowering the planet's most critical industries to thrive. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and maritime operations to the intricate networks of rail and transit and the vital pulse of data centers, our technologies are the silent guardians sustaining infrastructure where failure is not an option. We craft solutions that ensure optimal operation, protecting critical assets and maximizing efficiency in the face of extreme conditions across diverse sectors like food and beverages, mining, pharmaceuticals,...
SG
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Consulting Engineer, Structural Investigator
$93,600 - $120,120 yearly
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Chicago, IL
Do you want to help engineer what's next? Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients' most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in ten office locations throughout the United States, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible. What makes careers at SGH so special? The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be. There are many...
JA
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Senior Project Engineer I
J A Watts Inc Lisle, IL
J. A. Watts, LLC. (JWI) is a woman-founded professional services firm that believes in treating its clients and employees like family at every level of our company. Our family culture is what we're known for, and we work to stay true to who we are. That's how we manage our projects and how we recruit THE Best People in our industry. Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we, which makes us stronger together. The Senior Project Manager I role will manage all areas of projects including oversight and engineering design, procurement, and construction inspection. The Senior Project Manager I will also lead and support a multi-discipline team through the development of designs for electrical power distribution systems, transportation systems, roadway lighting, intelligent transportation system (ITS), vehicle charging stations, pump stations, and fiber optic networks. The Senior Project Engineer I will play an active role in the development of plans, specifications,...
HL
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
Traffic Engineer
Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. Elgin, IL
Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) of Elgin, IL is looking to hire a full-time Traffic Engineer. Are you a civil engineering professional who is ready to take your career to the next level in a rewarding environment with an established and respected firm that cares about the happiness and wellbeing of their employees? Do you want to work for a firm that works hard, has fun, and gives back? If so, please read on! The Traffic Engineer Serves as a core technical specialist and project manager for all traffic related analysis and design functions at HLR. As a key member of the Traffic Engineering Group, this position is responsible for the independent execution and management of traffic engineering tasks and projects. This role will apply advanced engineering principles to develop traffic studies, models and designs for Key firm Clients, including the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) and various county and...
AA
Aug 25, 2025
Full time
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$108,900 - $131,100 yearly
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Rolling Meadows, IL
About the Role The Mechanical Engineer IV plays a key role in conceptualizing and designing automated equipment according to both customer and internal specifications. This position is capable of serving as the Mechanical Engineering Lead on any size machine or replication project, including large-scale (> $1.5M), multi-module systems. You'll work on complex automation challenges, lead projects, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring designs meet the highest standards for functionality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Design & Innovation Design cam, servo, and air-operated stations, as well as modify existing designs. Execute cam (drive) designs to meet functional requirements. Ensure designs are robust, functional, and cost-effective, incorporating ATS LS Chicago standards and regulatory requirements. Research and specify appropriate materials and purchased components. Prepare pneumatic and timing diagrams and select sensors....
AA
Aug 25, 2025
Full time
Controls Engineer IV
$110,000 - $130,000 yearly
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Rolling Meadows, IL
The Controls Engineer IV develops the electrical design for automated equipment according to a customer and internal specification; develops and programs automated equipment hardware and software according to customer and internal specifications; capable of being the Controls Engineering Lead on any size machine or replication project, including large, multi-module systems. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Primary: Lead the development of controls architecture for multiple module systems and the engineering team. Program control and vision systems for cam, servo, and air operated stations, along with test and electrical devices. Ensure the electrical design and software architecture is functional, robust, and cost effective. Innovate and use good judgment to incorporate ATS Life Sciences Chicago standards and regulatory requirements. Research and specify appropriate purchased and preferred components. Create electrical wiring schematics, flow diagrams, panel layouts,...
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