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Mechanical Engineer (Vehicle Accident Reconstruction)
S-E-A - North Chicago, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
Position Requirements: Bachelor''s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required, Master''s Degree preferred P.E. registration through testing Minimum of seven years of automotive engineering experience...
1 day ago
Principal Engineer Mechanical
Abbott - Abbott Park, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU'LL BRING B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering is required. M.S. degree in engineering and/or PE license are desired but not required....
2 days ago
Mechanical Engineer - Chicago, IL
Delta Construction Partners, Inc. - Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
Mechanical Engineer...
1 day ago
Site Lead, Systems/Electro-Mechanical Engineering
L3Harris - Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
Engineering, manages and directs experienced professionals and lower level supervisors of a group of Systems, Project or Electro-Mechanical Engineers, developing complex engineering solutions....
1 day ago
Mechanical Design Engineer
Viasat - Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
Requirements + 5+ years mechanical engineering/design experience; aviation and/or space industries + Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Structural Engineering + Experience...
19 hours ago
Mechanical Engineers (SOLID WORKS)
Intellectt Inc - Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
1)Mechanical Engineer Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proficient in the use of SolidWorks to create 2D and 3D fabrication and assembly drawings....
2 days ago
SENIOR ENGINEER MECHANICAL (Electronic Packaging)
Woodward MPC - Niles, IL (4 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
The Senior Engineer, Mechanical reports to the Engineering Leader and is responsible for the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques,...
2 days ago
Mechanical Engineer
ESPO Engineering Corp - Darien, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
Focus The requirements for the Mechanical Engineer with Cryogenic/Vacuum experience. We are flexible with the level, however candidates with more experience are preferred for both....
1 day ago
Sr Mechanical Engineer
Aerotek - Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED MECHANICAL ENGINEER FOR A GROWING MEDICAL DEVICE COMPANY IN DALLAS, TEXAS!!!!!...
2 days ago
Structural Mechanical Engineer - Space Satellite
Viasat - Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
Structural Mechanical Engineer - Space Satellite (7498) in Chicago, Illinois This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Description Bigger challenges. Bolder ideas. Global impact....
19 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer
Tesla Motors - Carol Stream, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
the entire design and build project cycle.Responsibilities:Use mechanical design software to create complete mechanical design concepts for robust and low-risk machine designs that will complete the...
2 days ago
Project Mechanical Engineer
Klein Tools - Lincolnshire, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
We are currently looking for a Project Mechanical Engineer to be located in our Lincolnshire, IL Facility....
1 day ago
Sr. Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical)
Veolia - Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
SourceOne is a leading energy management and consulting firm that supports its customers in making their energy more sustainable, reliable, and cost effective through energy management,...
2 days ago
Mechanical Engineer
ProMach - Deer Park, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
This will include updating revisions to mechanical design specifications/drawings....
4 days ago
Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear - On site support - Port Elgin Location
BWX Technologies, Inc. - Carol Stream, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
We are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer for our Port Elgin / Tiverton, Ontario location....
4 days ago

Demographic Data for Des Plaines, IL

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Salary for Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

This is the average annual salary for Mechanical Engineer jobs in Des Plaines, IL as reported by the BLS.

$72,730

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Mechanical Engineers in Des Plaines, IL offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (55.2%)
  • Master's Degree (31.5%)
  • Doctorate Degree (5.0%)
  • Associate's Degree (4.1%)
  • Vocational or Certification (1.9%)
  • High School or GED (1.8%)
  • Some College (0.3%)
  • Some High School (0.1%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Mechanical Engineers in Des Plaines, IL
  • 4-6 years (26.4%)
  • 2-4 years (25.9%)
  • 6-8 years (17.6%)
  • Less than 1 year (10.4%)
  • 1-2 years (7.0%)
  • 8-10 years (5.9%)
  • None (4.2%)
  • 10+ years (2.6%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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