Reliability Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Reliability Engineer jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with demand concentrated in manufacturing, chemical processing, utilities, and heavy industry across a range from entry-level roles to senior principal engineers. Chicago, Rockford, and the Joliet-Bolingbrook corridor are the primary hiring hubs, where major employers such as Abbott Laboratories, Caterpillar, and Exelon maintain substantial engineering operations. The most in-demand specialties are predictive maintenance, asset management, and process reliability in industrial and energy settings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles32
Top employerComcast
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring13
Work type50% On-site
Top industryInvestment

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Senior Site Reliability Engineer
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer
JLL
Chicago, Illinois
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$129k - $173k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Site Reliability Engineer
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Site Reliability Engineer
Addverb Technologies USA
Chicago, Illinois
Customer Service
$80k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Associate's degree in engineering

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Reliability Engineer - Decatur, IL
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Reliability Engineer - Decatur, IL
ADM
Decatur, Illinois
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$63k - $104k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Mechanical Reliability Engineer
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Mechanical Reliability Engineer
Abbott
Abbott Park, Illinois
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Operations
Procurement & Purchasing
$87k - $173k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Reliability Engineer - Aerospace Coatings Manufacturer
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Reliability Engineer - Aerospace Coatings Manufacturer
AkzoNobel
Waukegan, Illinois
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Reliability Engineer Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Peru
1 job
Lisle
1 job
Normal
1 job
Decatur
1 job
Danville
1 job
Waukegan
1 job
Champaign
1 job
Naperville
1 job

Reliability Engineer Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Comcast2 open roles
ADM1 open role
DRW1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Technology & Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Distribution & Wholesale

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in reliability engineer jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering from an accredited program
  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation preferred for senior roles
  • Hands-on experience with reliability methodologies such as RCM, FMEA, or RCA
  • Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP PM or Maximo
  • Certified Reliability Engineer credential from the American Society for Quality strongly preferred
  • Experience with predictive maintenance technologies including vibration analysis and thermography

Reliability Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a reliability engineer in Illinois?

Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited Illinois program. From there, most employers expect some hands-on maintenance or engineering experience before a reliability-specific title is granted. Pursuing the Certified Reliability Engineer credential through the American Society for Quality strengthens candidacy significantly. Senior roles and those involving public infrastructure may also call for a Professional Engineer license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Which companies hire reliability engineers in Illinois?

Employers hiring reliability engineers in Illinois right now include Comcast, ADM, and DRW, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of large-scale manufacturing, chemical, and utility operations means demand is spread across both global corporations with Illinois headquarters and regional industrial facilities.

Which Illinois cities have the most reliability engineer jobs?

Chicago, Peru, and Lisle account for the most reliability engineer openings in Illinois. Chicago and its southwest suburbs, including Joliet and Bolingbrook, anchor demand through large manufacturing campuses and refinery operations, while Rockford's deep machining and aerospace manufacturing base consistently generates openings independent of the Chicago metro.

Are there remote reliability engineer jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Reliability engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline tied to physical assets and plant floors, so fully remote roles represent a small fraction of openings. About 50% of reliability engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be concentrated in data analysis, reliability program management, or corporate oversight functions rather than site-level work.

How can I get hired as a reliability engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a maintenance technician, process engineer, or manufacturing engineer role at a large Illinois industrial employer, then transitioning into reliability work internally. Companies such as Abbott, Exelon, and major chemical manufacturers in the Chicago metro run structured new-graduate engineering programs that rotate candidates through reliability functions. Completing a Certified Reliability Engineer exam preparation course and building familiarity with a CMMS platform like Maximo or SAP PM gives candidates a measurable edge even without direct reliability experience.

Where can I find and apply to reliability engineer jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to reliability engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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