Engineering Jobs in Illinois
Engineering jobs in Illinois are among the most active in the Midwest, with strong demand concentrated in manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and technology sectors and openings at every level from entry-level to principal engineer. Chicago drives the bulk of hiring, with Rockford and Peoria also generating steady demand, and employers like Caterpillar, Abbott Laboratories, and Boeing maintain large engineering workforces with ongoing needs. Mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering are the most consistently in-demand specialties, alongside growing interest in process and systems engineers. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Technology, Digital and DataJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry-leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Job Summary
The PIM Platform Engineering Manager leads engineering strategy and delivery for the PIM platform, owning technical direction, architecture review, and quality/reliability for the team's Akeneo and Informatica P360 migration work. This is a hands-on leadership role: you set technical direction, unblock delivery, and are the final technical decision-maker for the platform.
What You Will Do
- Lead technical direction and platform engineering strategy for Akeneo, including architecture review and technical decision-making
- Own delivery execution and backlog shaping across the PIM engineering team (tech leads, engineers, BA, TPO, sys admin)
- Guide the Informatica P360-to-Akeneo migration and transition, including migration planning and integration strategy
- Review solution designs and ensure workflows, enrichment rules, and Akeneo extensions are built on reusable, standardized patterns
- Validate technical readiness for releases and migration cutovers; own quality and reliability for the platform
- Provide vendor/SOW oversight (Capgemini) for P360 maintenance during the Akeneo transition
- Review backlog quality and ensure the team consistently ships working platform capabilities
- Solve hands-on technical problems and unblock integration/migration issues directly when needed
What You Will Have:
Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.
Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.
Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Knowledge of software quality assurance and testing; ability to apply appropriate processes, tools, and techniques for assuring a high level of quality in computer software products and systems.
Considerations For Top Candidates:
- Proven engineering leadership experience managing platform, PIM, or MDM engineering teams
- Hands-on technical background in Akeneo
- Strong architecture and solution-design review experience, including API and integration design
- Experience leading platform migrations (system-to-system data and workflow migration)
- Comfortable owning delivery execution: backlog management, sprint planning, release readiness
- Vendor/SOW management experience
- Strong communicator who can align architecture, business, and delivery teams
Additional Details:
- This position requires the candidate to be in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Broomfield, CO or Irving, TX
- Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
- This position will require up to 10% travel
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
What You Will Get:
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range:
$147,760.00 - $240,110.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
- These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
September 27, 2026 - October 5, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and DataJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry-leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Job Summary
The PIM Platform Engineering Manager leads engineering strategy and delivery for the PIM platform, owning technical direction, architecture review, and quality/reliability for the team's Akeneo and Informatica P360 migration work. This is a hands-on leadership role: you set technical direction, unblock delivery, and are the final technical decision-maker for the platform.
What You Will Do
- Lead technical direction and platform engineering strategy for Akeneo, including architecture review and technical decision-making
- Own delivery execution and backlog shaping across the PIM engineering team (tech leads, engineers, BA, TPO, sys admin)
- Guide the Informatica P360-to-Akeneo migration and transition, including migration planning and integration strategy
- Review solution designs and ensure workflows, enrichment rules, and Akeneo extensions are built on reusable, standardized patterns
- Validate technical readiness for releases and migration cutovers; own quality and reliability for the platform
- Provide vendor/SOW oversight (Capgemini) for P360 maintenance during the Akeneo transition
- Review backlog quality and ensure the team consistently ships working platform capabilities
- Solve hands-on technical problems and unblock integration/migration issues directly when needed
What You Will Have:
Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.
Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.
Software Development: Knowledge of software development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
Software Quality Assurance and Testing: Knowledge of software quality assurance and testing; ability to apply appropriate processes, tools, and techniques for assuring a high level of quality in computer software products and systems.
Considerations For Top Candidates:
- Proven engineering leadership experience managing platform, PIM, or MDM engineering teams
- Hands-on technical background in Akeneo
- Strong architecture and solution-design review experience, including API and integration design
- Experience leading platform migrations (system-to-system data and workflow migration)
- Comfortable owning delivery execution: backlog management, sprint planning, release readiness
- Vendor/SOW management experience
- Strong communicator who can align architecture, business, and delivery teams
Additional Details:
- This position requires the candidate to be in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Broomfield, CO or Irving, TX
- Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position
- Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
- This position will require up to 10% travel
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
What You Will Get:
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range:
$147,760.00 - $240,110.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
- These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
September 27, 2026 - October 5, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Engineering Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman10
- Caterpillar6
- Constellation Energy6
- AbbVie5
- Sargent & Lundy5
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois Professional Engineer license or eligibility to obtain one
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline
- Proficiency with industry-standard CAD or simulation software such as AutoCAD or ANSYS
- Experience working within regulated industries such as manufacturing, utilities, or construction
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects, timelines, and cross-functional stakeholder communication
- Familiarity with relevant codes and standards including ASME, IEEE, or ASCE as applicable to the specialty
Engineering Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering in Illinois?
To become a licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois, you must earn a bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulate qualifying work experience, and pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Licensure is issued through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Many engineering roles in Illinois do not require a PE license immediately, but holding or pursuing one significantly expands your opportunities, particularly in civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines.
Which companies hire engineerings in Illinois?
Employers hiring engineerings in Illinois right now include Northrop Grumman, Caterpillar, and Constellation Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of manufacturing headquarters, infrastructure contractors, and healthcare technology firms means engineering demand is spread across multiple industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which Illinois cities have the most engineering jobs?
Chicago, Rolling Meadows, and Illinois are the Illinois cities with the most engineering openings. Chicago dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters, construction activity, and utilities infrastructure, while Peoria benefits from Caterpillar's global engineering operations and Rockford has a long-standing base of precision manufacturing and aerospace suppliers that generate steady engineering demand.
Are there remote engineering jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since much engineering work involves physical sites, labs, or manufacturing floors. About 71% of engineering openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of many roles. The positions most likely to offer remote flexibility are in systems engineering, software-adjacent engineering, and technical project management rather than civil, structural, or manufacturing roles.
How can I get hired as a engineering in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to co-op or new graduate rotational programs offered by large Illinois manufacturers and infrastructure firms such as Caterpillar in Peoria or the major utilities operating in the Chicago area. Community college engineering technology programs and EIT certification give candidates a measurable edge. Entry-level titles like junior engineer, engineering technician, or design drafter are the most common starting points, and candidates who build a project portfolio or complete an internship during school move through hiring processes faster.
Where can I find and apply to engineering jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to engineering jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No sign-up is required to see the listings.
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