Analytics Engineer Jobs in Illinois
Analytics Engineer jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in financial services, healthcare technology, and enterprise software sectors at levels from entry-level data roles through senior and staff engineers. Chicago anchors the market and draws the largest share of openings, with Downers Grove and Naperville hosting significant suburban hubs where employers like Allstate, Walgreens, and Morningstar maintain established analytics teams. The most consistently sought specialties in Illinois are dbt and Snowflake pipeline development, healthcare data modeling, and financial data infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline
Function: Data and Analytics (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Analytics Data Engineer - Moline, IL or Remote - 124280
Onsite/Remote:Remote Position
Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.
The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.
Your Responsibilities
As a Part-Time Student Analytics Data Engineer within the Enterprise Aftermarket Data & Analytics (EADA) organization located in Moline, IL or Remote, you will support analytics data products that generate insights and enable business decisions across the aftermarket. This hands-on student role offers exposure to data engineering, analytics, and technology while working with experienced engineers, data scientists, and analytics leaders on meaningful business problems.
Assist with building, testing, and improving data pipelines, datasets, and analytics data products.- Support analytics work by preparing data, organizing code, validating outputs, and documenting results.
- Learn and apply data engineering practices related to data quality, repeatable processing, and documentation.
- Help troubleshoot data questions and complete defined tasks that support active analytics delivery work.
- Participate in team ceremonies, code reviews, design discussions, and project check-ins to build technical understanding.
This position is not available to students on immigration visas
What Skills You Need
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Analytics, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.- Foundational experience with Python, PySpark, or similar.
- Interest in data engineering, analytics, cloud platforms, database concepts, and working with large or complex datasets.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new tools with coaching.
- Ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and manage school and work priorities.
- Graduation date of Spring 2027 or later.
- Available to work during the academic year (16-20 hours weekly).
- Available to work during the summer semester (30-40 hours weekly).
- Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S/local accredited university/college
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
What Makes You Stand Out
Coursework, project experience, or prior work experience using Python, SQL, Spark, Databricks, GitHub, or similar data and development tools.- Experience with data analysis, machine learning, statistics, or data engineering through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects.
- Experience with Deere, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, dealer networks, equipment, aftermarket, or similar industries.
- Experience working on team projects where you collaborated, communicated progress, and delivered a defined outcome.
- A growth mindset and desire to build technical depth while learning how analytics products are developed, deployed, and supported in a business environment.
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in analytics engineer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in SQL for data modeling, transformation, and pipeline development
- Experience with dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery, or comparable modern data stack tools
- Ability to work cross-functionally with data scientists, analysts, and engineering teams
- Familiarity with Python or another scripting language for data pipeline automation
- Experience with version control systems such as Git in a collaborative team environment
Analytics Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a analytics engineer in Illinois?
Analytics engineering in Illinois has no state-issued license or board registration, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, or a related field, though strong candidates also come from data analyst or software engineer backgrounds. Building a portfolio with dbt projects, Snowflake data models, or documented pipeline work is the most direct way to meet Illinois hiring standards.
How much do analytics engineers make in Illinois?
Analytics engineers in Illinois earn a median of about $106,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,810 for the lowest 10% to over $168,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire analytics engineers in Illinois?
Employers hiring analytics engineers in Illinois right now include Home Chef, Molex, and Velir, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of insurance carriers, health systems, and fintech firms means analytics engineer demand here tends to skew toward regulated-industry data infrastructure rather than pure consumer tech.
Which Illinois cities have the most analytics engineer jobs?
Chicago, Illinois, and Lisle lead Illinois for analytics engineer openings. Chicago dominates because it is home to the headquarters or major offices of large financial services firms, health technology companies, and enterprise software employers, while suburban markets like Downers Grove and Naperville reflect the analytics footprints of insurers and pharmaceutical companies based in the Chicago metro corridor.
Are there remote analytics engineer jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 70% of analytics engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how thoroughly the work happens inside cloud-based data platforms. Pipeline development, data modeling, and dbt work are the parts of the role most consistently offered on a fully remote basis by Illinois employers.
How can I get hired as a analytics engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a data analyst or business intelligence analyst role, both of which are common stepping-stone titles at Illinois employers like Allstate, Walgreens, and large Chicago-area health systems. These employers occasionally run structured associate or rotational data programs for recent graduates. Building public dbt or SQL pipeline projects and completing a Snowflake or BigQuery certification gives Illinois candidates a concrete edge when applying without a direct analytics engineering title on their resume.
Where can I find and apply to analytics engineer jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to analytics engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Illinois employers. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.
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