Senior Engineer Remote & Hybrid Only 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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Senior Principal Engineer

  • StoneX Group Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

Overview Permanent, full-time, hybrid Connecting clients to markets - and talent to opportunity With 5,400+ employees and over 80,000 institutional, commercial, and payments clients, we operate...

Hybrid

Principal Engineer - ServiceNow CMDB/CSDM

  • Early Warning Services, LLC
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we...

Hybrid

CCSI Systems Lead Engineer

  • AlixPartners
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

at AlixPartners in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really...

Remote

Sr Engineer, R&D - Design & Innovation

  • The Kraft Heinz Company
  • Glenview, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Glenview, IL
  • 8 days ago

Expected Experience & Required Skills BS/MS/PhD degree in Design, Engineering, Packaging Engineering preferred or related discipline. 4-5+ years of R&D packaging development and commercialization experience...

Hybrid

Sr. Engineer, R&D Packaging Materials - Flexible Film and Paper

  • The Kraft Heinz Company
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Job Description Job Purpose As the Packaging Materials Engineer, you will support the development and advancement of flexible film and paper packaging material solutions for the North American...

Hybrid

Principal Engineer, R&D - Design & Innovation

  • The Kraft Heinz Company
  • Glenview, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Glenview, IL
  • 8 days ago

Expected Experience & Required Skills BS/MS/PhD degree in Design, Engineering, Packaging Engineering preferred or related discipline. 6+ years of R&D packaging development and commercialization experience...

Hybrid

Principal Engineer - Systems/Controls & Safety Devices

  • UL, LLC
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 17 days ago

at UL, LLC in Northbrook, Illinois, United States Job Description The Consumer Principal Engineer team is seeking a Principal Engineer with expertise in the functionality and evaluation of...

Hybrid

Principal Engineer, R&D - Thermoforms

  • The Kraft Heinz Company
  • Glenview, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Glenview, IL
  • 19 days ago

Job Purpose As the Rigid Thermoform Packaging Engineer, you will contribute technical expertise to help develop and advance rigid packaging material and format solutions for the North American...

Hybrid

Sr Engineer, R&D - Plastic Rigid Packaging

  • The Kraft Heinz Company
  • Glenview, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • Glenview, IL
  • 29 days ago

Job Purpose As the Rigid Packaging Developer, you will support the development and advancement of rigid plastic packaging solutions for the North American portfolio. The objective of the role is...

Hybrid

Principal Engineer, R&D - Flexible Film Packaging

  • The Kraft Heinz Company
  • Glenview, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • Glenview, IL
  • 29 days ago

Job Purpose As a Flexible Film Packaging Engineer, you will contribute technical expertise to help develop and advance flexible packaging material and format solutions for the North American...

Hybrid

Principal Engineer - Aircraft Cybersecurity Operations (Remote)

  • United Airlines
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ 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...

Remote

VP Head of Engineering

  • The Hartford
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

VP IT Management - IM04AE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity...

Hybrid

Senior Engineering Director, Product Security

  • The College Board
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

at The College Board in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description College Board - Technology - Product Security Location: 1) This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices...

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Principal Engineer - PPE

  • UL Solutions
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 45+ days ago

We are seeking a Principal Engineer Personal Protective Equipment to join our team! Our ideal candidate will have working knowledge of personal protective equipment products, test methods,...

Hybrid

Senior Manager - Tax - Indirect Tax- Technology - Platform Lead Engineer

  • EY
  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Location: Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your...

Hybrid

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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
35.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.7%
Associate's Degree
4.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
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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