Product Design Manager Jobs in Illinois
Product Design Manager jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with demand concentrated in consumer technology, enterprise software, fintech, and healthcare products, and openings at every level from lead designer stepping into management through senior director. Chicago anchors the market as one of the most competitive product design hiring metros in the country, with secondary activity in Evanston and Naperville, where companies like Motorola Solutions, Allstate, and Discover have long maintained product and design teams. The most in-demand specialties are UX-led product management, design systems leadership, and cross-functional team oversight for digital product development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services is hiring a Senior Product Design Mechanical Engineer with diesel generator experience for our Electrical Products and Services team. The Electrical Products and Services Team is a AWS's Data Center Engineering global engineering team, responsible for the design and continuous innovation for products used within our rapidly expanding data center footprint.
The Electrical Products and Services team works to design and develop resilient, cost-effective electrical distribution products and systems. As an engineer at Amazon, we are responsible for achieving world class uptime for our customers. We drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs and communicate technical direction to Senior Leadership. We seek new ways to enhance the reliability, scalability, and cost effectiveness of our engineering designs. As an engineer at Amazon, you can design, innovate, and improve the products our customers rely on.
Amazon offers a fast-paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experiences. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.
If you are a natural leader, smart and worked with high performing team of engineers that enjoys working with complex problems we want you! At Amazon, you will be responsible for working on product designs and supporting our wide variety of customers. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.
At Amazon, teamwork is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. You must be able to work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As a product engineer at Amazon, you will be working with other internal groups as well as external groups including engineering service providers, manufacturers, vendors, inspectors, third party testing labs and contractors.
Amazon has a global presence. Travel will be necessary but shouldn’t be more than 30%. International support will be part of the job, and some international travel may be necessary. Your contribution could consist of leading international projects and could require developing engineering information packages. An understanding of international electrical or mechanical product design requirements is helpful but not necessary.
Key job responsibilities
- Work with internal partner teams to solicit customer input and define design requirements for product design.
- Lead new product design, development and qualification of critical electrical power distribution equipment for AWS data centers with primary focus on backup power generation, specifically diesel generators, enclosures, and aftertreatment systems, as well as connecting dependencies with other electrical equipment.
- Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify appropriate equipment and components, ensuring tier 2-3 supply chain resiliency.
- Ensure compliance with UL, CSA, IEC and federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes across different countries through appropriate levels of testing.
- Validate design through prototype, pre-production and first-of-kind builds, conducting DFx and value engineering analysis through each step and updating design and documentation.
- Work with field engineering and commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of AWS products.
- Ability to provide support for manufacturing activities for the new products on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
- Be a leader within the product development team as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
About the team
*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
*Work/Life Balance*
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power generation or oil and gas facilities experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment
- Experience developing solutions and executing plans on complex projects
- Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience
- Professional Engineering or Architectural License
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
- Experience in Backup Generator with exhaust aftertreatment, Switchgear, or HVAC system product design, product packaging, system integration, and layout design
- Experience in collaborating across Procurement and Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, Commissioning, and suppliers on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), and Design for Serviceability (DFS), and/or value engineering
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, GA, Atlanta - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 136,600.00 - 184,800.00 USD annually
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product design manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial design, UX design, human-computer interaction, or a related field
- Five or more years of product design experience with at least two years leading a design team
- Demonstrated portfolio of shipped digital or physical products from concept through launch
- Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or comparable design tools alongside prototyping workflows
- Experience collaborating with product managers and engineers in an agile development environment
- Strong communication skills for presenting design rationale to non-design stakeholders and leadership
Product Design Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product design manager in Illinois?
Product design manager roles in Illinois do not require a state-issued license or certification, so the path runs through education and demonstrated experience. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in industrial design, interaction design, or a related field, often from programs at institutions like the Illinois Institute of Technology or the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Candidates typically move into management after several years as an individual contributor, building a portfolio of launched products and leading small project teams before applying for formal manager-level roles.
Which companies hire product design managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring product design managers in Illinois right now include Amazon, Molex, and Rush University Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of fintech firms, enterprise software companies, and large insurance and healthcare organizations creates steady demand for design leaders who can manage cross-functional teams building complex digital products.
Which Illinois cities have the most product design manager jobs?
The cities with the most product design manager openings in Illinois are Chicago, Lisle, and Skokie. Chicago drives the large majority of activity given its density of technology companies, financial services firms, and agency headquarters, while suburban hubs like Naperville and Evanston reflect the product and design operations of major corporations that maintain campuses outside the city.
Are there remote product design manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 57% of product design manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the core work of design critique, roadmap planning, and stakeholder alignment translates to distributed collaboration tools. The parts of the role most commonly done remotely are design reviews and team one-on-ones, while in-person tends to be expected for executive presentations and cross-functional workshops.
How can I get hired as a product design manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a management track from a senior individual-contributor design role, particularly UX designer or product designer positions at mid-size Illinois technology or fintech companies that promote from within. Companies like Morningstar, Relativity, and Outcomes run structured associate programs and rotational product roles that expose designers to team leadership early. Building a portfolio that documents not just visual output but process facilitation, stakeholder alignment, and design critique leadership gives candidates a concrete edge when applying for first-time manager roles.
Where can I find and apply to product design manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to product design manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across Chicago and the surrounding metro. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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