Senior Engineer Jobs in Illinois

A Senior Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry is responsible for the design, development, testing, and evaluation of integrated systems for managing industrial production processes. This includes human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. Their duties may also involve improving manufacturing processes and advancing product design, often utilizing innovative technology. They ensure that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations.

Essential skills for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer include excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, leadership abilities, and project management experience. Proficiency with CAD software and other engineering tools is also necessary. They should have a deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, and a Master's degree or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is often preferred. Prior roles that lead to a Senior Engineer position might include Junior Engineer, Process Engineer, or Project Engineer.

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Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $104000.00 - $187000.00 Job Category: Risk Control The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills,...

Schedule: Full-Time Salary Range: USD $104000.00 - $197000.00 Job Category: Risk Control Description Role Summary: As a Technology and Life Sciences Technical Director for Risk Control, the...

Engineer, Sr Design -CORP

  • Warrenville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Warrenville, IL
  • 2 days ago

*****This Engineering role can be filled at the Mid-level to Senior Engineer level....

Principal Engineer - Compute Platform

  • Springfield, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 7 hours ago

leadership and mentorship + Track record of working collaboratively across teams and roles, including but not limited to product management, UX, and other engineering teams and leaders **Ready to build...

Principal Engineer Quality

  • Roselle, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Roselle, IL
  • 10 hours ago

Experience with electrical or mechanical design requirements and specifications. Green/Black Belt Certified in Lean Six-sigma. Experience with SAP, ISE and CADSTAR....

Senior Process Engineer - Pharma

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 hours ago

We design manufacturing processes for efficiency, government regulations, and cost benefits....

Senior Engineer, Design Checker (Hybrid)

  • Rockford, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 1 day ago

Date Posted: 2025-02-21 Country: United States of America Location: A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or...

Senior Engineer, New Product Introduction

  • Aurora, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Senior Engineer, New Product Introduction Job Description: Senior Engineer, New Product Introduction THE ROLE: Entegris is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our New Product Introduction Engineering...

Head of Engineering (B2B SaaS)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Grow your career as a Head of Engineering with a fast-growing, venture-backed SaaS company in Oak Brook, IL. Full-time, in-office role (4 days/week) This senior-level position is responsible for...

Lead Engineer - IBM MQ

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Lead Engineer - IBM MQ Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10+ years of hands-on experience administering...

Principal Engineer - IT Critical Infrastructure

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 3 days ago

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world...

Lead Engineer - AI

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S. and has supported over 20,000 healthcare professionals and team members...

Principal Engineer - AI

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S. and has supported over 20,000 healthcare professionals and team members...

Lead Engineer - Dev Ops

  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 5 days ago

Lead Engineer - Dev Ops Job Description: Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team...

Lead Engineer, Software Engineering

  • Naperville, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 5 days ago

Accelerate your career at RXO. RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and...

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
34.8%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.5%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Senior Engineers in Illinois
10+ years
36.1%
6-8 years
31.2%
8-10 years
15.0%
4-6 years
6.2%
1-2 years
5.2%
None
5.0%
2-4 years
1.1%



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