Sales Engineer Jobs in Illinois
Sales Engineer jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Arlington Heights, and Itasca and other Illinois metros, with employers like Google, Databricks, and Henkel hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!
As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future!
Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!
What we offer
- Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
- Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- Providing Scheduling and management support.
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
What you will do
As a High-Level Engineer, you will be pivotal in pre-sales engineering, design, and estimation during the project design and proposal phases. Your role will also involve value engineering and cost optimization, working closely with subcontractors and vendors.
How you will do it
- Verify the assumptions made during Solution Design, Estimation and Scope of Work assigned for projects, collaborating closely with sales and operations teams.
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to develop and provide designs in compliance with contract drawing, site coordination, and site installation requirements.
- Provide technical risk analysis for complete solutions.
- Participate in transition meetings with operations team to ensure project scope, objectives, timeline and customer requirements are properly addressed.
- Perform on-site data collection at customer facilities.
- Support post-contract design review.
- Engage with vendors, sub-contractors, global products and service providers to communicate requirements, assess and validate quotes, negotiate and obtain competitive offers and finalize solutions.
- Develop comprehensive techno-commercial proposals and related documents for finalization and presentation to clients.
- Facilitate prompt responses by providing timely selections, specifications, sequences, drawings and document reviews as needed.
- Identify best in class engineering practices and facilitate propagation of these practices throughout the business.
- Coordinate with Post Sales Engineering teams to oversee the submission of drawings and related documents to customers after the sale.
- Enforce and adhere to QA/QC policies, procedures and practices.
- Work closely with team leaders to manage backlog execution, schedule and forecast execution of projects.
- Assist Strategic Account Managers in preparing bid responses and functional specifications.
- Support Strategic Accounts Sales and Business Operations team members in preparation of project cost estimates.
- Audit installed systems to ensure proper products revision control and customer support.
- Aid in the evaluation and beta testing of new systems and subsystems to meet all possible requirements.
- Help in the planning, setup, and support of National Accounts product demonstrations, industry shows and exhibitions.
What we look for
Required
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- Three years proficiency in design, pricing and implementation of all types of integrated systems projects
- Proficient in large project management, database connectivity, basic LAN protocols and serial communications
- High level of proficiency in Building Controls Design and Estimation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High level of PC literacy
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80,000 to $120,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at
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Sales Engineer Job Market in Illinois
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Who's Hiring
- Google7

- Databricks5

- Henkel5

- Salesforce5

- Fortinet4

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software58
- Manufacturing18
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Energy5
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales engineer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with enterprise software, SaaS platforms, or complex technical products
- Proven ability to deliver technical product demonstrations to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proficiency with CRM tools such as Salesforce and familiarity with the full sales cycle
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for translating technical concepts into business value
- Experience writing proposals, responding to RFPs, or producing proof-of-concept documentation
Sales Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many sales engineer jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 114+ sales engineer openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Illinois, and Arlington Heights. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do sales engineers make in Illinois?
Sales engineers in Illinois earn a median of about $99,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,570 for the lowest 10% to over $162,590 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Illinois cities have the most sales engineer jobs?
Chicago, Illinois, and Arlington Heights have the most sales engineer openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire sales engineers in Illinois?
Employers hiring sales engineers in Illinois include Google, Databricks, and Henkel, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote sales engineer jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 34% of sales 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 sales engineer jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to sales 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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