Product Engineer Jobs in Illinois
Product Engineer jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with the state's industrial base, advanced manufacturing, and technology sectors driving consistent openings from entry-level through senior roles. Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by established employers like Caterpillar, Motorola Solutions, and Abbott Laboratories. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois include hardware development, manufacturing process engineering, and embedded systems design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who We Are:
Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.
For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.
Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.
By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.
Sr Product EngineerEmployer: Mueller Co. LLC
Job Title: Senior Product Engineer
Job Location: 500 W. Eldorado St., Decatur, IL 62522
SCHEDULE: 40+ hours per week, Monday through Friday
Duties: Lead product engineering projects, overseeing design, development, and implementation while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely, aligned delivery. Serve as a subject matter expert in product engineering, providing technical guidance, best practices, and strategic insights to support project teams and influence product development decisions. Mentor and supervise junior engineers, fostering skill development, providing coaching, and promoting a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Provide SolidWorks, or Creo & AutoCAD working drawings according to requirements, ensuring timely schedule completion. Generate Bill of Materials, and Process Sheets for assigned product lines. Provide shop floor engineering support for assigned products lines, implementing improvements to better meet customer and company needs. Contribute to engineering projects and improvements to engineering metrics. Use applicable industry specifications to develop product. Coordinate all activities with approval agencies for new or modified products, as well as the associated follow-up activities. Work with internal and external customers, such as manufacturing personnel, customer service, and the sales force to provide product support on problems related to products, processes, application, and installation of products. Communicate and engage those customers regarding design changes, manufacturing difficulties caused by product design, and cost reduction ideas requiring product alterations and/or manufacturing improvements. Remain informed of the company’s product offerings within assigned area of involvement and support leadership for key manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, standard work events, value stream map events, safety improvements, capital projects and labor efficiency improvements. Develop and maintain manuals, procedures, and practices required for ISO certification maintenance and maintain good working relationships with approved agencies such as UL, ULC, FM, NSF, and ISO. Support Product Management/Engineering through development and clarification of customer needs relating to the product life cycle such as Materials, BOM’s, Submittal Drawings, Configurations, New Product Development, Testing, Product Maintenance, etc. Identify, document, and present cost savings ideas with justification and ROI calculations.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and five (5) years as a CAD Engineer or related role. Also requires experience in the following:
- 5 years of experience in mechanical design experience with CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software;
- Casting, machine, and painting processes;
- PC/Systems knowledge and skills such as 2D and 3D CAD, PLM databases and ERP software;
- Manufacturing situations, quality standards, product development, CAD/CAM, technical specifications, and project management; and
- Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, such as FEMA.
Salary/Pay Range:
The compensation range above reflects a good-faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment as of the date of posting. Individual compensation may vary depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the role, professional experience, job-related skills, achievements, and/or work location. The range listed is only one component of the total compensation package offered to candidates.
Other Compensation & Benefits:
Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.
Notice of E-Verify Participation:
This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.
Upon enrollment, employers participating in E-Verify are required to clearly display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish, both which may be accessed at the links provided below.
IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)
E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)
Accommodation:
If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.
Who We Are:
Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.
For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.
Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.
By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.
Sr Product EngineerEmployer: Mueller Co. LLC
Job Title: Senior Product Engineer
Job Location: 500 W. Eldorado St., Decatur, IL 62522
SCHEDULE: 40+ hours per week, Monday through Friday
Duties: Lead product engineering projects, overseeing design, development, and implementation while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely, aligned delivery. Serve as a subject matter expert in product engineering, providing technical guidance, best practices, and strategic insights to support project teams and influence product development decisions. Mentor and supervise junior engineers, fostering skill development, providing coaching, and promoting a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Provide SolidWorks, or Creo & AutoCAD working drawings according to requirements, ensuring timely schedule completion. Generate Bill of Materials, and Process Sheets for assigned product lines. Provide shop floor engineering support for assigned products lines, implementing improvements to better meet customer and company needs. Contribute to engineering projects and improvements to engineering metrics. Use applicable industry specifications to develop product. Coordinate all activities with approval agencies for new or modified products, as well as the associated follow-up activities. Work with internal and external customers, such as manufacturing personnel, customer service, and the sales force to provide product support on problems related to products, processes, application, and installation of products. Communicate and engage those customers regarding design changes, manufacturing difficulties caused by product design, and cost reduction ideas requiring product alterations and/or manufacturing improvements. Remain informed of the company’s product offerings within assigned area of involvement and support leadership for key manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, standard work events, value stream map events, safety improvements, capital projects and labor efficiency improvements. Develop and maintain manuals, procedures, and practices required for ISO certification maintenance and maintain good working relationships with approved agencies such as UL, ULC, FM, NSF, and ISO. Support Product Management/Engineering through development and clarification of customer needs relating to the product life cycle such as Materials, BOM’s, Submittal Drawings, Configurations, New Product Development, Testing, Product Maintenance, etc. Identify, document, and present cost savings ideas with justification and ROI calculations.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and five (5) years as a CAD Engineer or related role. Also requires experience in the following:
- 5 years of experience in mechanical design experience with CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software;
- Casting, machine, and painting processes;
- PC/Systems knowledge and skills such as 2D and 3D CAD, PLM databases and ERP software;
- Manufacturing situations, quality standards, product development, CAD/CAM, technical specifications, and project management; and
- Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, such as FEMA.
Salary/Pay Range:
The compensation range above reflects a good-faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment as of the date of posting. Individual compensation may vary depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the role, professional experience, job-related skills, achievements, and/or work location. The range listed is only one component of the total compensation package offered to candidates.
Other Compensation & Benefits:
Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.
Notice of E-Verify Participation:
This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.
Upon enrollment, employers participating in E-Verify are required to clearly display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish, both which may be accessed at the links provided below.
IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)
E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)
Accommodation:
If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Product Engineer Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Molex13
- Amazon6
- Ahead3
- Caterpillar2
- Gotion2
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Technology & Software
- Energy
- Automotive
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product engineer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Professional Engineer licensure or eligibility through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Experience with product lifecycle management tools such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar platforms
- Proficiency in CAD software including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA for design and documentation
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through design, testing, and production phases
- Familiarity with ISO, ASME, or industry-specific quality and compliance standards in a manufacturing environment
Product Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product engineer in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an ABET-accredited program. For roles requiring a Professional Engineer license, candidates register with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, gain qualifying experience, and then sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Many Illinois manufacturers also value internship experience with Midwest-based engineering firms before full-time hiring.
Which companies hire product engineers in Illinois?
Employers hiring product engineers in Illinois right now include Molex, Amazon, and Ahead, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of large industrial manufacturers, medical device companies, and defense contractors makes it one of the more active states for product engineering roles across multiple industries.
Which Illinois cities have the most product engineer jobs?
Chicago, Lisle, and Libertyville have the most product engineer openings in Illinois. Chicago's concentration of corporate headquarters and technology firms drives the largest share of postings, while Peoria's deep ties to Caterpillar's global manufacturing operations and Rockford's precision manufacturing base account for strong demand outside the metro area.
Are there remote product engineer jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused fields, since product engineering often requires hands-on lab work, prototype testing, and collaboration on the production floor. About 53% of product engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most available for specification writing, project coordination, and supply chain liaison responsibilities rather than design validation or manufacturing support.
How can I get hired as a product engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a co-op or associate engineer role through a large Illinois manufacturer. Companies like Caterpillar, Abbott, and Zebra Technologies run structured new-graduate programs and rotational engineering tracks that welcome candidates without full-time experience. Adjacent roles in quality assurance, manufacturing technician work, or applications engineering at Illinois industrial suppliers can also transition directly into product engineering. Building a portfolio of senior capstone projects or pursuing Fundamentals of Engineering certification through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation gives candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to product engineer jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to product engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries including manufacturing, medical devices, and technology. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly through the listings on this page.
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