Robotics Engineer Jobs in Illinois
Robotics Engineer jobs in Illinois are open across Champaign, Bartlett, and Lemont and other Illinois metros, with employers like Yummy Future, Argonne National Laboratory, and Cushman & Wakefield hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview
Yummy Future is a food & beverage robotics startup. We design and build robotic coffee shops. As a new business, we are looking for highly energetic and innovative individuals to be part of our team. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work with a fast-growing start-up that is quickly expanding!
Primary Location: United States (US) – Illinois – Champaign
Function
Robotics Engineering
Responsibilities
- Assists with the definition of requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture, and/or maintenance of Yummy Future robotic products
- Fluent with Python, C++
- Experience with UNIX and has fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP
- Troubleshooting software problems and crafting creative solutions
Qualifications
- 2 to 3 years of experience and a bachelor's in a related field (Software engineering, electrical engineering, robotics engineering, etc.)
- Have experience solving planning problems with operating systems:
- Simple data structures: queues, heaps, stacks, lists
- Synchronization: primitives, memory semantics, mutual exclusion, semaphores, scheduling, and race conditions
- Exceptions and signals: exceptions due to instructions, memory accesses, and floating-point operations; signal semantics and delivery
- Networking programming: socket abstractions, basics of low-level network protocols, relationship to kernel I/O abstractions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-oriented, team environment
Application Process
To apply for this position, please visit our application portal: https://airtable.com/shrnmK9muszNdRD07
Overview
Yummy Future is a food & beverage robotics startup. We design and build robotic coffee shops. As a new business, we are looking for highly energetic and innovative individuals to be part of our team. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work with a fast-growing start-up that is quickly expanding!
Primary Location: United States (US) – Illinois – Champaign
Function
Robotics Engineering
Responsibilities
- Assists with the definition of requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture, and/or maintenance of Yummy Future robotic products
- Fluent with Python, C++
- Experience with UNIX and has fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP
- Troubleshooting software problems and crafting creative solutions
Qualifications
- 2 to 3 years of experience and a bachelor's in a related field (Software engineering, electrical engineering, robotics engineering, etc.)
- Have experience solving planning problems with operating systems:
- Simple data structures: queues, heaps, stacks, lists
- Synchronization: primitives, memory semantics, mutual exclusion, semaphores, scheduling, and race conditions
- Exceptions and signals: exceptions due to instructions, memory accesses, and floating-point operations; signal semantics and delivery
- Networking programming: socket abstractions, basics of low-level network protocols, relationship to kernel I/O abstractions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-oriented, team environment
Application Process
To apply for this position, please visit our application portal: https://airtable.com/shrnmK9muszNdRD07
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Robotics Engineer Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Yummy Future3
- Argonne National Laboratory2
- Cushman & Wakefield2
- AbbVie1
- Daifuku Intralogistics America1
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing4
- Food & Beverage3
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Science & Research2
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in robotics engineer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in robotics, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering
- Proficiency in ROS or ROS 2 for robot application development
- Programming experience in Python and C++ for real-time control systems
- Experience with motion planning, kinematics, or control theory
- Hands-on work with sensors including LiDAR, cameras, or IMUs
- Familiarity with simulation tools such as Gazebo, Webots, or NVIDIA Isaac
Robotics Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many robotics engineer jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 15+ robotics engineer openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Champaign, Bartlett, and Lemont. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do robotics engineers make in Illinois?
Robotics engineers in Illinois earn a median of about $102,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,150 for the lowest 10% to over $160,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Illinois cities have the most robotics engineer jobs?
Champaign, Bartlett, and Lemont have the most robotics engineer openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire robotics engineers in Illinois?
Employers hiring robotics engineers in Illinois include Yummy Future, Argonne National Laboratory, and Cushman & Wakefield, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote robotics engineer jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 13% of robotics engineer 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 robotics engineer jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to robotics engineer 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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