Technical Services Manager Jobs in Illinois

Technical Services Manager jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in manufacturing, industrial automation, enterprise technology, and utilities sectors, covering everything from entry-level service coordinator roles to senior director-level positions. Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Caterpillar, Abbott Laboratories, and Motorola Solutions maintain deep technical services operations across the state. The most sought-after specializations in Illinois include field service management, IT infrastructure support, and industrial equipment services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top employerENFRA
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring12
Work type44% Hybrid
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Parts Town
Senior Director, Technical Services
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Senior Director, Technical Services
Parts Town
Addison, Illinois
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$98k.79 - $147k.83/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Technical Services Representative
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Technical Services Representative
Prairie Materials
Bloomington, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service & Support
Logistics & Fleet Management
Project Management
$65k - $72k/yr
High school diploma or GED

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County Materials Family of Companies
Director of Quality & Technical Services
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County Materials Family of Companies
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Director of Quality & Technical Services
County Materials Family of Companies
Westmont, Illinois
Customer Service
Customer Success
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
5,001-10,000

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Balchem
Technical Services Specialist, Ruminant Nutrition- Midwest
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Technical Services Specialist, Ruminant Nutrition- Midwest
Balchem
Forest Park, Illinois
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Endeavor Health
Manager, IT Engineering & Technical Services
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Endeavor Health
Added 3w ago
Manager, IT Engineering & Technical Services
Endeavor Health
Skokie, Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$58.5 - $90.68/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Technical Services Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
3 jobs
Westmont
3 jobs
Elgin
1 job
Lisle
1 job
Skokie
1 job
Addison
1 job
Deerfield
1 job
Bridgeview
1 job
Wood River
1 job

Technical Services Manager Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

ENFRA
ENFRA2 open roles
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Prairie Materials2 open roles
JLL
JLL1 open role

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in technical services manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, or a related technical field required
  • Five or more years of progressively responsible technical services or field service experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional technical teams of five or more people
  • Proficiency with service management platforms such as Salesforce Service Cloud or ServiceNow
  • Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks or lean manufacturing principles preferred by Illinois employers
  • Ability to travel within Illinois and the Midwest region to support client sites as needed

Technical Services Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical services manager in Illinois?

Most Illinois employers require a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline combined with several years of hands-on technical or field service experience before moving into management. Illinois does not issue a state-specific license for this role, but candidates targeting industrial or utility sectors often strengthen their profile with credentials like a Professional Engineer registration through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or relevant vendor certifications from manufacturers like Caterpillar or Cisco.

How much do technical services managers make in Illinois?

Technical services managers in Illinois earn a median of about $171,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,350 for the lowest 10% to over $273,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire technical services managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring technical services managers in Illinois right now include ENFRA, Prairie Materials, and JLL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of manufacturing headquarters, health technology firms, and large enterprise IT operations means openings appear regularly across both the Chicago metro and downstate industrial corridors.

Which Illinois cities have the most technical services manager jobs?

Chicago, Westmont, and Illinois lead Illinois for technical services manager openings. Chicago drives the largest share through its headquarters-heavy corporate base, enterprise technology firms, and major hospital systems, while Peoria's strength in heavy equipment manufacturing anchors Caterpillar-connected demand, and Rockford's industrial and aerospace suppliers generate consistent openings for technical services leaders outside the main metro.

Are there remote technical services manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're relatively limited given that technical services roles frequently require on-site presence to oversee equipment, client installations, or field teams. About 78% of technical services manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in software support, IT service delivery, or vendor management functions where direct hands-on oversight is less critical.

How can I get hired as a technical services manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving up from a technical individual contributor role such as field service technician, IT support specialist, or applications engineer at a large Illinois employer. Caterpillar's early career rotational programs in Peoria and Abbott's technical operations associate tracks in the northern suburbs are examples of structured pipelines that develop future service managers. Earning a relevant vendor certification or beginning a Professional Engineer registration application through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation signals management readiness to hiring teams.

Where can I find and apply to technical services manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to technical services manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location preference, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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