Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Senior Mechanical Engineer IV - Communications

  • Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • moments ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • moments ago

at OTTO Engineering, Inc. in Carpentersville, Illinois, United States Job Description Senior Mechanical Engineer IV - Carpentersville, IL & Chicago, IL OTTO - designed, manufactured and precision tested...

Mechanical Engineer II - Communications

  • Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • moments ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • moments ago

at OTTO Engineering, Inc. in Carpentersville, Illinois, United States Job Description Mechanical Engineer II - Communications OTTO - designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA...

Senior Mechanical Engineer IV - Controls

  • Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • moments ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • moments ago

at OTTO Engineering, Inc. in Carpentersville, Illinois, United States Job Description Senior Mechanical Engineer IV - Controls OTTO - designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA...

Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist - Mechanical Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

In this position, the Mechanical Engineer will apply their technical knowledge to provide failure analysis and forensic consulting services requiring mechanical engineering expertise for insurance,...

Piping Stress Engineer 3 - Nuclear

  • Warrenville, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Warrenville, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

, with an emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis 3 or more years of relevant experience Must have knowledge of ASME B31.1 and...

Lead Piping Stress Engineer 1 - Nuclear

  • Warrenville, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Warrenville, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

, with an emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis P.E. license 10 or more years of relevant experience Extensive knowledge of...

Senior Piping Stress Engineer 1 - Nuclear

  • Warrenville, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Warrenville, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

, with an emphasis in solid mechanics, structural analysis, theory of elasticity, metallurgy, and finite element analysis 5 or more years of relevant experience Must have knowledge of ASME B31.1 and...

Mechanical Engineer - Fire Protection Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

at Harley Ellis Devereaux in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description PRIMARY FUNCTION Responsible for the design of fire protection systems for all project sizes from schematics through...

Mechanical Engineer Mission Critical Hybrid Re

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

at Harley Ellis Devereaux in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description PRIMARY FUNCTION Responsible for the design and technical systems for large, complex projects from schematics through...

Mechanical Engineer

  • North Chicago, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Chicago, IL (18 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Mechanical Engineer Location: North Chicago, IL Duration 12months Key Responsibilities: Design mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD tools like SolidWorks or Creo Help build and test prototypes...

Senior Engineer/Project Manager - Mechanical Engineering

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer to join our IL MEP Team based out of our Chicago or Champaign offices....

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer [Life Science]

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Role: SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER Location: Auburn Hills, MI (open to remote locations in Canada or North America with some travel for the right candidate) Reports to: Mechanical Design Manager...

Mechanical Engineer Intern - Summer 2025

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Mechanical Engineer Intern - Summer 2025 Mechanical Internship At Salas O'Brien, we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact....

Maintenance Engineer

  • Grayslake, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Grayslake, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Maintenance Engineer College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL Apply Now Type: Full-Time Salary: Pay Rate: $22.48/hr Posted: 04/21/2025 Category: Facilities Management Maintenance Engineer College...

Cloud Site Reliability Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a highly skilled Site Reliability Engineer with 3 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, with a focus...

Demographic Data for Des Plaines, IL

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Salary for Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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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
53.4%
Master's Degree
32.6%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.9%
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%