Production Machinist Jobs in Illinois
Production Machinist jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Manteno, and Paris and other Illinois metros, with employers like Gotion, Nexstar Media Group, and North American Lighting hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
This role focuses on setting up traction inverter end-of-line tests and supporting the electrical issues related to the production inverters. The role will support various teams, including manufacturing and service, and will be responsible for debugging issues across different company and supplier locations. This position is based in either Normal, IL, or Carson, CA, and requires frequent domestic and international travel.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with a highly capable team to design, develop, and validate cutting-edge traction inverters for Rivian vehicles.
- Lead the end-to-end testing, characterization, and performance analysis of power electronics circuits, ensuring they meet rigorous design and quality standards.
- Drive the root cause analysis and resolution of complex technical issues from production, working with cross-functional teams to implement robust solutions with a sense of urgency.
- Provide critical, hands-on engineering support for manufacturing, production line testing, and service teams at our global facilities.
- Act as a key technical resource during validation and characterization activities at both internal labs and external supplier or customer locations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is required.
- A strong foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles, with the ability to proficiently read and interpret electrical schematics and component datasheets.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience working in a high-voltage laboratory environment using standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, and multimeters.
- Previous experience in the automotive, aerospace, or related industry focused on high-power electronics is a significant plus.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
This role requires the willingness and ability to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally.
INTRODUCTION
This role focuses on setting up traction inverter end-of-line tests and supporting the electrical issues related to the production inverters. The role will support various teams, including manufacturing and service, and will be responsible for debugging issues across different company and supplier locations. This position is based in either Normal, IL, or Carson, CA, and requires frequent domestic and international travel.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with a highly capable team to design, develop, and validate cutting-edge traction inverters for Rivian vehicles.
- Lead the end-to-end testing, characterization, and performance analysis of power electronics circuits, ensuring they meet rigorous design and quality standards.
- Drive the root cause analysis and resolution of complex technical issues from production, working with cross-functional teams to implement robust solutions with a sense of urgency.
- Provide critical, hands-on engineering support for manufacturing, production line testing, and service teams at our global facilities.
- Act as a key technical resource during validation and characterization activities at both internal labs and external supplier or customer locations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is required.
- A strong foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles, with the ability to proficiently read and interpret electrical schematics and component datasheets.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience working in a high-voltage laboratory environment using standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, and multimeters.
- Previous experience in the automotive, aerospace, or related industry focused on high-power electronics is a significant plus.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
This role requires the willingness and ability to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Production Machinist Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Gotion10
- Nexstar Media Group9
- North American Lighting7
- AbbVie5
- Omnicom Production5
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing35
- Chemicals & Materials24
- Automotive16
- Retail16
- Technology & Software16
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production machinist jobs across Illinois.
- CNC machine operation experience on lathes, mills, or machining centers
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and engineering drawings
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments including micrometers and calipers
- High school diploma or equivalent, often with vocational training or apprenticeship
- Experience performing in-process quality checks to tight dimensional tolerances
- NIMS certification or equivalent machining credential preferred by many employers
Production Machinist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many production machinist jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 199+ production machinist openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Manteno, and Paris. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
Which Illinois cities have the most production machinist jobs?
Chicago, Manteno, and Paris have the most production machinist openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire production machinists in Illinois?
Employers hiring production machinists in Illinois include Gotion, Nexstar Media Group, and North American Lighting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote production machinist jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 7% of production machinist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for production machinist jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to production machinist jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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