Engineering Jobs in River Forest, IL

Site Reliability Engineer

Description and Requirements

About Our Team

We are building Quantum, a next‑generation hybrid AI platform that spans Windows, Android, and cloud. As part of this initiative, we are growing the reliability engineering organization that powers cross‑device Personal AI.

We are hiring Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) to strengthen the reliability, observability, and operational excellence of Qira’s AI systems across device, edge, and cloud. Depending on your strengths, you may be aligned to areas such as Observability, Operations, or Service Reliability.

Works with the speed and creativity of a startup inside— you’ll help build foundational systems with clarity, ownership, and modern engineering practices.

Location: On-site in Chicago, IL. Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

What You Might Work On

As an SRE, you may be responsible for a subset of the following, depending on team placement and skill alignment:

Reliability & Systems Engineering

• Support the reliability, availability, and performance of distributed systems across cloud, edge, and device environments.
• Help define, measure, and monitor SLIs and SLOs for core services.
• Identify reliability risks and collaborate with senior engineers on mitigation plans.

Operational Excellence

• Participate in on‑call rotations and assist with incident response and post‑incident reviews.
• Contribute improvements to runbooks, automation, and tooling that reduce alert noise and operational toil.
• Help enhance detection, alerting, and response workflows.

Observability & Insight

• Implement and improve telemetry using OpenTelemetry, Grafana, and related tools.
• Build dashboards and tools that improve visibility into system health and AI service behavior.
• Ensure observability data is complete, accurate, and actionable.

Deployments & Change Safety

• Support safe, reliable deployment workflows including canaries, staged rollouts, and automated rollbacks.
• Assist in improving CI/CD systems and deployment tooling.

Collaboration & Best Practices

• Work closely with senior SREs, DevOps engineers, AI/ML teams, and platform engineers.
• Contribute to reliability reviews, operational readiness checks, and cross‑team projects.
• Advocate for modern SRE and DevOps practices within the organization.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, Platform Engineering, or production systems operations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Foundational experience supporting distributed systems in production.
• Ability to write scripts or tools in Python, Go, Bash, or similar languages.
• Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking basics, and system performance fundamentals.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS or GCP acceptable).
• Familiarity with monitoring/observability (metrics, logs, tracing).
• Experience with containers and Kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OpenTelemetry instrumentation and telemetry pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, or Tempo.
• Exposure to AI/ML systems, inference services, or data‑intensive workloads.
• Experience contributing to CI/CD processes and deployment automation.
• Familiarity with hybrid architectures spanning device, edge, and cloud.
• Passion for automation, reliability, and operational excellence.

What Success Looks Like

• Systems become easier to operate, observe, and trust.
• Alerts are more accurate and actionable.
• On‑call load decreases through thoughtful automation and improvements.
• Deployment workflows become more reliable and repeatable.
• You grow toward deeper ownership and technical leadership within the reliability engineering organization.

Director of AI

Location: Chicago, IL (Remote Eligible – must be US based)

Salary: $250,000 – 280,000 base + bonus

We’re partnering with a global education technology company undergoing a major transformation from a traditional publisher into a data and AI driven digital learning platform. The organization is investing heavily in AI and advanced data capabilities to deliver personalized learning experiences at global scale.

They are hiring a Director of AI to lead a team of AI researchers and data scientists responsible for developing and deploying advanced machine learning and Generative AI solutions across the enterprise.

The Role:

This is a highly strategic role that combines technical leadership, team management, and hands-on architectural oversight. The Director of AI will help define the long-term AI roadmap while working closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to bring production AI systems to life.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and grow a team of AI researchers and data scientists, providing technical mentorship and career development
• Define and execute the AI strategy and roadmap, with a strong focus on Generative AI capabilities
• Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to identify high-impact AI opportunities
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of production-grade AI and ML systems
• Translate complex technical work into clear insights for both technical and executive stakeholders
• Manage project timelines, priorities, and team resources to ensure successful delivery of AI initiatives

What They’re Looking For

• PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data science
• Proven experience leading teams of AI researchers or data scientists
• Deep expertise in machine learning, AI systems, and Generative AI technologies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to senior leadership
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business teams

Nice to Have

• Experience deploying Generative AI solutions in production environments
• Experience working in large-scale technology or digital product organizations
• Exposure to education technology or learning platforms

This role offers the opportunity to shape the AI strategy for a global platform impacting millions of learners worldwide, while leading a highly technical team working on cutting-edge machine learning systems.

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a global manufacturing firm. The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading the organization’s sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management strategies to ensure cost-effective, reliable, and high-quality supply of materials, equipment, and services. This role provides strategic direction and operational oversight of procurement activities while driving supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. The Director of Procurement partners closely with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Maintenance, and Plant Leadership to support production goals, capital projects, and long-term business objectives. Client offers benefits that include: health, dental, vision, short and long term, profit sharing, 401k with a match, PTO and generous bonus. The pay range is $130k-$160k

Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos

Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with company financial and operational objectives and Corporate Procurement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement and purchasing team at multiple sites.
• Establish KPIs to measure procurement performance, cost savings, supplier reliability, and service levels
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration

Sourcing & Cost Management

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for raw materials, capital equipment, and outside services
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term supply agreements to achieve cost savings and favorable terms
• Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and supply risks to inform sourcing decisions
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality or safety

Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers
• Establish supplier performance metrics related to quality, delivery, safety, and responsiveness
• Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and performance reviews
• Lead supplier issue resolution and corrective action processes

Operational Support

• Ensure timely procurement of materials and services to support uninterrupted production and maintenance activities
• Partner with Operations and Engineering on capital projects, equipment purchases, and plant upgrades
• Support maintenance reliability initiatives through effective MRO and spare parts procurement
• Work closely with Inventory/Stores teams to optimize stock levels and reduce carrying costs

Risk & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies and market volatility
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations
• Support ESG, sustainability, and responsible sourcing initiatives where applicable

Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee procurement systems, purchasing processes, and approval workflows
• Improve purchasing efficiency through standardization, automation, and data-driven decision-making
• Ensure accurate procurement reporting and spend visibility across the organization

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field required
• 8–12+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience
• Minimum 3–5 years in a leadership or management role
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or heavy industry environments strongly preferred

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Deep understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and cost analysis
• Experience with MRO, capital equipment, and production material sourcing
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and procurement software
• Financial acumen with ability to analyze total cost of ownership and budget impacts

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

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Senior Project Manager

Construction | Chicago, IL | Hybrid Flexibility

A well established and highly respected $700M General Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their growing Chicago team.

This firm delivers complex construction projects across light industrial, multifamily, commercial, and hospitality sectors, with project values typically ranging from $30M to $100M+. With a strong pipeline of work across the Midwest and an excellent reputation for quality and client relationships, this is an opportunity to join a business that continues to grow while maintaining a collaborative and people first culture.

The company offers a hybrid working model with two days per week work from home and half day Fridays, providing flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration and project delivery.

The Opportunity

The Senior Project Manager will lead large scale projects from preconstruction through completion, managing internal project teams while working closely with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

You will be responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining the high standards and reputation the company has built within the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects valued up to $100M+ from preconstruction through closeout
• Oversee project teams including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents
• Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Develop and maintain project schedules in collaboration with field leadership
• Lead owner, architect, and subcontractor coordination meetings
• Review subcontractor scopes, manage procurement strategy, and oversee contract administration
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining schedule and budget targets
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are maintained across all phases of construction
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business

Project Portfolio

• Projects typically range between $30M and $100M+ across sectors including:
• Light Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities
• Multifamily Residential Developments
• Commercial and Corporate Office Buildings
• Hospitality and Hotel Construction

Qualifications

• 8 to 15+ years of experience within commercial construction
• Experience managing ground up or large scale renovation projects valued $30M+
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage project teams and mentor junior staff
• Experience working for a General Contractor in a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager capacity
• Strong understanding of scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor management, and contract administration
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance based bonus
• Vehicle allowance
• Full benefits package
• Hybrid flexibility with two days per week work from home
• Half day Fridays

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Department: Data & Analytics

Reports To: Head of Data Engineering / Data Platform Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with strong Python development expertise and deep experience in Snowflake to design, build, and optimize scalable enterprise data solutions. This role is based in Chicago, IL and will support regulatory and risk data initiatives in a highly governed environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building modern cloud data platforms and is familiar with risk management frameworks, BCBS 239 principles, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) requirements within financial services.

Key Responsibilities

Data Engineering & Architecture

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python.

Build and optimize data models, transformations, and data marts within Snowflake.

Develop robust ELT/ETL frameworks for structured and semi-structured data.

Optimize Snowflake performance, cost efficiency, clustering, and workload management.

Implement automation, monitoring, and CI/CD for data pipelines.

Risk & Regulatory Data Management

Support regulatory reporting aligned with BCBS 239 (risk data aggregation and reporting).

Ensure data traceability, lineage, reconciliation, and auditability.

Implement controls aligned with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) frameworks.

Partner with Risk, Finance, Compliance, and Audit teams to deliver accurate and governed data assets.

Data Governance & Quality

Develop and enforce data quality validation frameworks.

Maintain metadata, lineage documentation, and data catalog integration.

Implement data access controls and security best practices.

Technical Leadership

Provide mentorship and code reviews for data engineering team members.

Promote engineering best practices and documentation standards.

Collaborate cross-functionally with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Data Platform development.

Strong Python programming expertise (Pandas, PySpark, Airflow, etc.).

Hands-on experience with Snowflake (data modeling, Snowpipe, Streams & Tasks, performance tuning).

Advanced SQL skills and deep understanding of data warehousing concepts.

Experience supporting BCBS 239 compliance or similar regulatory reporting frameworks.

Experience working within Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) structures.

Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Strong understanding of data lineage, controls, reconciliation, and audit requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in banking, capital markets, or financial services.

Knowledge of credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, or regulatory reporting domains.

Experience with data governance tools (Collibra, Alation, etc.).

Familiarity with DevOps practices, Docker, Kubernetes.

Experience building enterprise data platforms in highly regulated environments.

Key Competencies

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Ability to operate in a regulated, audit-driven environment.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.

Leadership mindset with hands-on technical capability.

Field Service Technician Needed

Full Time-$80-100K First Year

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Field Service Technician to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting advanced CNC Lathes and Machining Centers, providing customer training on operations, and performing both warranty and post-warranty service. You will work independently from your home base, supporting customers throughout your assigned region, which will involve regular overnight travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot CNC machines and accessories
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, software, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Conduct post-installation testing to ensure optimal performance.
• Train customers on machine operation, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Stay current with new product features and technologies.
• Accurately document all service work, including diagnostics, parts used, and resolutions.
• Travel frequently, including overnight stays, to various customer locations.
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as gauges, test indicators, and force meters.

Qualifications:

• A two-year technical degree (mechanical, electrical, or machine tool technology) or equivalent military experience.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment.
• Understanding of PLC controls (preferred).
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic circuits and general computer literacy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

• You will be part of a respected team with extensive industry expertise.
• We offer continuous learning opportunities with access to advanced technologies and tools.

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a UI/UX Designer 4. The work will be done onsite or hybrid depending on the customer’s preference (Chicago, IL or Peoria, IL; currently hybrid but transitioning to full-time onsite). This is a long-term position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation is up to $77/hour + full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay).

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to lead the design of complex, data-driven digital experiences across enterprise platforms. This role focuses on creating intuitive, scalable, and user-centered solutions for applications involving analytics, monitoring, and workflow optimization. The designer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and data to deliver high-quality user experiences. This position requires strong expertise in end-to-end product design, design systems, and usability validation in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead UX/UI design for complex workflows, including dashboards, analytics, onboarding, and reporting experiences

• Translate business requirements and user needs into intuitive, user-centered design solutions

• Create high-fidelity UI designs, prototypes, and interaction models using industry best practices

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders to shape product direction and ensure successful delivery

• Contribute to and maintain design systems, ensuring consistency, scalability, and accessibility across applications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field

• 8+ years of experience in UX/UI or product design within enterprise or B2B environments

• Strong proficiency in design tools such as Figma and experience with design systems

• Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams

• Strong understanding of user research, usability testing, and interaction design principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing data-heavy applications, dashboards, or monitoring platforms

• Experience working within large, complex organizations or global product teams

• Familiarity with enterprise design systems and scalable UX frameworks

Why This Role?

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful engineering and design work that supports a global leader in heavy machinery and manufacturing. Cullerton Group provides a professional environment with growth potential and a strong partnership with Caterpillar.

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• Sales Cycle Management: Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to close for Mid-Market deals including coordinating and delivering compelling online demos to potential and existing clients
• Net New Opportunity Development: High outbound activity, including 55+ cold calls per day, managing a book of named accounts, tiering accounts, and identifying key personas to target. Creatively source leads through self-prospecting and leverage company resources
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Acquire and contribute to the onboarding process for new accounts, collaborating with Engine's Account Management team to foster growth in existing accounts
• Customer Focus: Cultivate enduring relationships with a diverse portfolio of businesses, encouraging exclusive utilization of Engine for hotel bookings
• Data Cleanliness: Maintain a well-organized and clean pipeline to streamline sales processes and develop expertise in our tech stack by mastering tools such as Salesforce, ZoomInfo, and Outreach to efficiently manage daily operations

• B2B Sales Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of B2B Sales Representative or SDR/BDR experience
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• Communication Skills: Exceptional listening, negotiation, and presentation skills

• Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.
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• Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we'll make sure you have what you need to succeed.

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Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

Pinterest is on a mission to improve the comprehensiveness and shoppability of ads on our platform. We're accomplishing this by expanding our advertising demand sources through partnerships with third-party ad platforms and working closely with Agencies and media companies who manage performance marketing budgets.

As a member of the Programmatic Technical Operations team, you will drive the success of Pinterest's programmatic ad products by serving as the primary client contact for deal creation, campaign setup, and launches. You'll troubleshoot technical issues, optimize campaigns for performance, and collaborate closely with cross functional teams to elevate client outcomes and enhance internal processes.

What you'll do:

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• Act as a key point of contact for clients, supporting programmatic deal creation, campaign setup, and ensuring smooth campaign launches.
  
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues, monitor campaign performance, and proactively optimize to achieve client goals and address problems quickly.
  
• Partner with internal teams (Sales, Product, Engineering) to communicate client needs, share best practices, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.
  

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• 5+ years of experience in brand or performance advertising within a fast growing tech company.
  
• Understanding of programmatic advertising platforms (DSPs, SSPs), deal types (PMP, PG, open auction), and related technologies.
  
• Hands-on experience with programmatic campaign setup, optimization, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
  
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• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as digital media or sales, or equivalent professional experience.
  

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

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