Service Engineer Jobs in Illinois
Service Engineer jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in industrial manufacturing, medical device systems, and enterprise automation sectors, and openings at every level from entry-level field technicians through senior systems engineers. Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria are the primary hiring centers, home to established employers like Caterpillar, Abbott, and Siemens, which maintain significant service and field engineering operations throughout the state. The most sought-after specialties include industrial controls, biomedical equipment service, and HVAC and building systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title : Field Service Engineer
Location : Elk Grove Village, IL
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Atlas Copco Compressors LLC seeks Field Service Engineer at our Elk Grove Village, IL location. Perform routine, preventative maintenance and repairs on air compressors, dryers, gas generators, and ancillary equipment at customer sites and provide a complete solution for customers’ industrial equipment maintenance needs. Resolve performance problems with Atlas Copco products and controlling electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, and integrate new equipment and product design updates at customer sites. Test, perform, and supervise installation, service, and repair of Atlas Copco equipment and/or systems for commercial customers and ensure compliance with design specifications. Modify systems and/or product design to resolve technical problems and meet customer needs. Analyze customer reports of technical problems with Atlas Copco products and technology, apply engineering principles and knowledge of product design and technology to resolve such problems, and provide customers with product installation, service, and related customer training. Evaluate feasibility of product design or application at customer site. Coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of products. Evaluate field installations and repairs to recommend design modifications that eliminate product or system malfunction. Review and analyze technical data relating to product design and specifications of Atlas Copco products to diagnose, resolve, and troubleshoot technical problems. Review and approve solutions to engineering issues related to customer service. Provide technical support to rebuild equipment to Atlas Copco specifications. Provide technical support to external specialists in resolving mechanical problems with equipment. Requires up to 10% domestic travel to various customer sites.
Your skills and experience
Education and Qualifications/Skills and Competencies:
Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and one (1) year of experience in the job offered or a similar occupation required.
Requires up to 10% domestic travel to various customer sites.
SALARY: $91,853 per year.
Benefits listed at: www.atlascopco.com/en-us/itba/local/careers/benefits.
Work Experience:
Experience in maintenance and repair of industrial equipment, including electrical, hydraulics, and/or pneumatics required.
Certification in Level 1 (or higher) Air Academy training required.
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Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.
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Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.
Your role
Job Title : Field Service Engineer
Location : Elk Grove Village, IL
Your day-to-day
Job Duties:
Atlas Copco Compressors LLC seeks Field Service Engineer at our Elk Grove Village, IL location. Perform routine, preventative maintenance and repairs on air compressors, dryers, gas generators, and ancillary equipment at customer sites and provide a complete solution for customers’ industrial equipment maintenance needs. Resolve performance problems with Atlas Copco products and controlling electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, and integrate new equipment and product design updates at customer sites. Test, perform, and supervise installation, service, and repair of Atlas Copco equipment and/or systems for commercial customers and ensure compliance with design specifications. Modify systems and/or product design to resolve technical problems and meet customer needs. Analyze customer reports of technical problems with Atlas Copco products and technology, apply engineering principles and knowledge of product design and technology to resolve such problems, and provide customers with product installation, service, and related customer training. Evaluate feasibility of product design or application at customer site. Coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of products. Evaluate field installations and repairs to recommend design modifications that eliminate product or system malfunction. Review and analyze technical data relating to product design and specifications of Atlas Copco products to diagnose, resolve, and troubleshoot technical problems. Review and approve solutions to engineering issues related to customer service. Provide technical support to rebuild equipment to Atlas Copco specifications. Provide technical support to external specialists in resolving mechanical problems with equipment. Requires up to 10% domestic travel to various customer sites.
Your skills and experience
Education and Qualifications/Skills and Competencies:
Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and one (1) year of experience in the job offered or a similar occupation required.
Requires up to 10% domestic travel to various customer sites.
SALARY: $91,853 per year.
Benefits listed at: www.atlascopco.com/en-us/itba/local/careers/benefits.
Work Experience:
Experience in maintenance and repair of industrial equipment, including electrical, hydraulics, and/or pneumatics required.
Certification in Level 1 (or higher) Air Academy training required.
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.
Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.
Visit the Atlas Copco website
Uniting curious minds
Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.
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Service Engineer Job Market in Illinois
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Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
- Aerospace & Defense
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in service engineer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a closely related engineering discipline
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical or electromechanical systems
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools, schematics, and technical documentation for industrial equipment
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer sites throughout Illinois
- Familiarity with PLC programming or industrial automation platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
- Strong customer-facing communication skills and ability to work independently in the field
Service Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a service engineer in Illinois?
Most service engineer roles in Illinois require at minimum a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, though some employers accept an associate degree paired with relevant field experience. Illinois does not mandate a state-issued license for most service engineer positions, but roles involving high-voltage electrical work may require an Illinois electrical contractor license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Industry certifications such as those from SMRP or manufacturer-specific credentials strengthen candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire service engineers in Illinois?
Employers hiring service engineers in Illinois right now include Intelas, Unisys, and Biesse, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of manufacturing headquarters and medical device companies means demand is consistent across both the Chicago metro and downstate industrial corridors in cities like Peoria and Rockford.
Which Illinois cities have the most service engineer jobs?
Chicago, Illinois, and Springfield have the most service engineer openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its density of healthcare systems, industrial distributors, and enterprise technology firms, while Rockford and Peoria reflect the strong downstate manufacturing base anchored by employers like Caterpillar and Woodward, which sustain steady field and customer service engineering demand in those corridors.
Are there remote service engineer jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Service engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, on-site discipline requiring physical access to equipment, so most roles involve regular travel to customer facilities or plant locations. About 57% of service engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on remote diagnostics, technical support, or pre-sales application engineering rather than direct equipment service.
How can I get hired as a service engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a field service technician or associate service engineer role, which large Illinois employers like Caterpillar, Abbott, and Siemens regularly post as new-graduate positions. Completing a cooperative education program through Illinois engineering schools or an apprenticeship through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity strengthens early applications. Candidates who hold relevant manufacturer certifications or who have worked in adjacent roles such as field technician, maintenance engineer, or applications support are consistently prioritized.
Where can I find and apply to service engineer jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to service engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Find roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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