Engineering Jobs Full Time Jobs in Rolling Meadows

Company Description

EllisLudell, headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, has been a leader in the industrial laundry sector since 1898, offering cutting-edge equipment and solutions. Known for their expert engineering, they design advanced machinery such as Sideloader Washer/Extractor and WHISPERDRYer and provide innovative systems like the Uptime Intelligent Machine Management platform. Focused on sustainability, Ellis develops products that minimize water and energy consumption, reducing costs and environmental impact. With clients in industries such as healthcare, hospitality, and food processing, Ellis specializes in delivering customized solutions that enhance performance and efficiency. Their commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship solidifies their leadership in the industrial laundry industry.

Role Description

At EllisLudell, our Buyers don’t just place orders — they help keep production moving.

We design and manufacture engineered-to-order industrial laundry and water treatment systems used across North America. Every machine we build is different. Every project has a schedule. And every late part has the potential to delay customer shipments.

We’re looking for a mid-level Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys solving real problems — working directly with Engineering, Production, Customer Service, and suppliers to make sure materials arrive when they’re needed.

If you’ve ever found yourself chasing down a critical component so a build doesn’t stall… this might be the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Issue purchase orders for mechanical, electrical, and fabricated components based on engineering BOMs and production schedules
• Monitor open orders and proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
• Expedite late or critical materials to prevent production delays
• Communicate delivery risks or supply disruptions to internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with Engineering regarding design changes and part revisions
• Work with Production and Customer Service to align material availability with build schedules
• Participate in production meetings as needed
• Engage directly with shop floor personnel to identify and resolve material shortages
• Maintain purchasing data in ERP system
• Support vendor communication regarding order status, lead times, and pricing updates
• Identify opportunities to improve planning and reduce reactive expediting
• Participate in occasional supplier visits, particularly during onboarding or when addressing delivery/quality concerns

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working within an ERP system
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Effective communication skills across departments and with suppliers

Preferred (But Not Required)

• Experience in engineered-to-order or custom equipment manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or BOMs
• Experience purchasing mechanical or electrical components
• Exposure to supplier performance management or vendor negotiation
• APICS certification or similar supply chain training

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 annually (based on experience)
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Company holidays

Automation Technician II

Location: Onsite; Buffalo Grove, IL

Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire

Pay: $26–28/hour

12-hour Shift rotation:

• 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, rotating schedule

• 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, rotating nights (10% shift differential)

Position Overview

We are seeking Maintenance Technicians with hands-on experience supporting automated manufacturing, robotics, or warehouse automation environments. This role is critical to maintaining continuous system operation and minimizing downtime across highly automated equipment and production systems.

The ideal candidate is comfortable troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems, working with PLC-controlled equipment, and performing both reactive and preventive maintenance in a fast-paced, high-automation setting.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain continuous operation of automated, robotic, and material handling systems by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying components
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and return equipment to service quickly and safely
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on robotic systems and process support equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and complex automated system drawings
• Work with PLC-controlled equipment and assist in automation system diagnostics
• Identify machine malfunctions, isolate root causes, and implement cost-effective repairs
• Perform equipment calibrations, re-qualifications, and system validations per schedule
• Assist engineers and automation teams with equipment installation, removal, and system qualification
• Support corrective action reports and process improvement initiatives
• Disassemble equipment, inspect components for defects, and repair or replace parts as needed
• Support both hardware and, at higher levels, limited software maintenance activities

Required Experience and Skills

• Background in automated manufacturing, robotics, material handling systems, or automated warehouse environments
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Preventive and corrective maintenance experience in high-volume or automated settings
• Solid computer and documentation skills

Technical Experience Preferred

• Automation, robotics, or conveyor/material handling systems
• Electronic assembly and troubleshooting (schematics, PCB loading, mechanical assembly)
• Cable and harness work (crimping, soldering, connector assembly, cable prep)
• Testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and cable/harness testers
• Automated machine operations (surface mount, component insertion, wave soldering)
• Mechanical and electrical tools including alignment tools, measuring tools, taps & dies, and power/air tools

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Barrington, IL 60010

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $115k-130k

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Holiday Pay, Retirement, Life Insurance, and many more….

Overview: Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a highly visible role that is designed to evolve into a true subject matter expert position, with clear leadership potential over time. This is an opportunity to own complex manufacturing processes end-to-end, influence technical direction, and become a go-to resource across engineering and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical authority for assigned manufacturing processes and product lines
• Lead manufacturing process design, optimization, and validation for precision metal components
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (yield, cycle time, scrap, cost)
• Partner cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Quality, and Operations on new product introductions
• Develop and improve tooling, fixturing, work instructions, and standard processes
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and quality issues using data-driven root cause analysis
• Support capacity planning, capital equipment justification, and implementation
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians; contribute to long-term technical strategy
• Gradually take on informal and formal leadership responsibilities as the role matures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or similar)
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in precision manufacturing environments
• Strong background in metal forming, stamping, springs, or closely related processes preferred
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, process optimization, and root cause analysis
• Ability to operate as both a hands-on problem solver and strategic technical resource
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally

Job Title: Electrical Engineer II

Location: Schaumburg, IL (100% Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months

Schedule: Full-Time | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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  Knowledge of RF amplifier design, PLL, VCO, receivers, and RF communication systems.

  
  
  
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Chicago Metro (Bloomingdale, IL)

Travel: 50-60%

If you win deals by understanding engineers, earning trust over time, and positioning capability instead of price, keep reading.

Our client is a well-established, family-owned precision contract manufacturer with a long track record of investment in equipment, quality systems, and long-term customer relationships. They do not chase low-margin, price-driven work. They partner with OEMs that value precision, consistency, and accountability.

They are hiring an experienced Outside Sales Professional to drive new business growth and help expand their footprint in medical, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a salesperson who:

• Enjoys hunting and building relationships from scratch
• Is comfortable with long sales cycles and delayed gratification
• Can navigate engineers, purchasing, and quality teams
• Wants autonomy and ownership rather than micromanagement
• Takes pride in selling something that is genuinely hard to do well

You will step into a strong manufacturing platform with proven capabilities and leadership support, but you will build your own pipeline.

What You Will Do

• Prospect and develop new OEM relationships in targeted industries
• Sell precision machining and contract manufacturing capabilities
• Work directly with engineers and purchasing teams to quote and win complex work
• Manage opportunities from initial contact through long-term production partnership
• Spend significant time in the field visiting customers and prospects
• Collaborate closely with internal teams on quoting, feasibility, and execution
• Represent the company professionally and credibly in the market

This is a true field sales role, not an inside or transactional position.

What Success Looks Like

• Building a healthy pipeline of qualified OEM opportunities
• Getting designed into programs rather than simply responding to RFQs
• Winning repeatable, long-term production work
• Becoming a trusted partner to customers, not just a vendor
• Growing revenue through relationships, not discounts

What Our Client Is Looking For

Required

• Proven success in B2B outside sales within manufacturing or technical environments
• Experience selling contract manufacturing, precision machining, or custom technical solutions
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements
• Strong prospecting and relationship-building skills
• High personal accountability and self-direction
• Willingness to be on-site when not visiting customers

Preferred

• Experience selling into medical, aerospace, or defense OEMs
• Familiarity with precision machining, turned parts, or 5-axis environments
• Existing OEM relationships within targeted industries
• Comfort operating without heavy structure or rigid scripts

Location & Work Style

• Based in the Chicago metro area
• Expected to be on-site full time initially to learn the business
• Increased field time as ramp progresses
• This is not a remote role

Compensation

• Base salary approximately $100,000–$125,000, with bonus
• Ramp support provided due to long sales cycles
• Performance-based upside as the role matures

Certified Flavor Chemist

Addison, IL | Fully Onsite (Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM)

Full-Time / Permanent

$150,000–$180,000 base salary

Industry: Flavors & Ingredients

Department: Research & Development

Reports to: Senior Manager, Flavor R&D

About the Role

We are seeking a Certified Flavor Chemist to join our R&D team and play a key role in developing innovative, high-quality flavor solutions for food and beverage applications. This position partners closely with cross-functional teams and customers to bring flavor concepts from idea to commercialization—while ensuring regulatory compliance, quality, and performance excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop new flavor profiles aligned with customer specifications, market trends, and application requirements
• Conduct sensory testing and performance evaluations using both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Collaborate directly with customers to advance and finalize flavor development projects
• Stay current on flavor industry trends, emerging technologies, and consumer preferences
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with safety, labeling, and allergen standards
• Maintain accurate formulation records, experimental data, and technical documentation
• Support product launches by collaborating with Product Development, Marketing, and Production teams
• Troubleshoot flavor-related challenges and optimize flavor stability and performance
• Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams and clients
• Work with suppliers to source high-quality raw materials and explore new ingredients
• Train and mentor Flavor Apprentices in preparation for Society of Flavor Chemists testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Physical Sciences, or a related field
• Certified member of the Society of Flavor Chemists (required)
• 5+ years of professional flavor development experience
• Experience creating and scaling reaction flavors
• Strong knowledge of flavor ingredient labeling and regulatory requirements
• Hands-on pilot plant experience
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)
• Comfortable learning and using web-based systems
• Preferred experience with flavor formula entry systems such as Sage X3, E-Book File, or Product Vision

Physical & Work Environment

• Combination of office, laboratory, and production floor work
• Regular exposure to manufacturing environments, including odors, noise, and food allergens
• Ability to lift up to 20–30 lbs as needed
• Required use of PPE on the production floor, including steel-toed shoes, hair/facial hair nets, and lab coats

Why Join Us

• Work on innovative flavor solutions with real market impact
• Collaborate with experienced industry professionals in a hands-on R&D environment
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunity

Kidspoint, Inc. dba/Learning Express Toys is a beloved specialty toy retailer dedicated to bringing joy and enriching the lives of children and families through thoughtfully curated toys, games, and educational products. Our mission is to inspire learning and creativity in a fun and engaging environment. We take pride in offering personalized service, expert advice, and unique products that stand out from big box stores. Joining our team means being part of a community committed to creating top-notch shopping experiences while fostering a love for learning and play.

We are seeking a full-time Sales Associate to join our team at our Lake Zurich, IL location. In this on-site role, you will assist customers by providing exceptional service, demonstrating products, and offering knowledgeable recommendations. Additional responsibilities include managing inventory, restocking shelves, maintaining store displays, and ensuring the store is clean, organized, and welcoming. You will operate the point-of-sale system, process transactions, and support the execution of promotional initiatives to enhance customer engagement.

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to engage with customers and deliver a positive shopping experience.
• Knowledge of retail sales techniques, including an ability to recommend and demonstrate products effectively.
• Organizational and multitasking skills for inventory management, restocking shelves, and maintaining appealing displays.
• Basic technological proficiency, including experience with point-of-sale systems.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and contribute to a collaborative workplace.
• Adaptability and a positive attitude when handling customer inquiries and problem-solving.
• Passion for toys, educational products, and enriching children’s learning experiences is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.

Anderson Lock is a family owned commercial door, frame, hardware and locksmith company with over 

65+ years in the industry, seeking a full-time Contract Bid Estimator to join our growing team. 

With two locations, and over 100 employees, we take pride in delivering top-quality services and 

products to our commercial customers.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an entry level professional that wants to build a career in the construction 

industry. In this role, you will prepare accurate cost estimates for construction projects, review 

project plans, specifications, and related documents to create detailed quantity take-offs and cost 

proposals, while collaborating with general contractors, architects, and clients. This is your 

chance to combine analytical skill and strategy to make a measurable difference. Join our team and 

build a lasting career with a company that invests in your professional growth.

What you will be doing:

• Be a team player with organizational and evaluative skills required for entering and pricing 

orders, and for following-up on quotes to turn them into orders

• Research products and troubleshoot problems to meet customer's needs

• Provide prompt and professional customer service

• Read architectural drawings and analyze customer needs

• Prepare detailed cost estimate and negotiate pricing to ensure competitive and profitable 

bid

Requirements:

• Strong computer skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong math skills

• Finance Degree or Construction Management Degree preferred

• Must be able to obtain Permanent Employee Registration Card (P.E.R.C.) in Illinois

Benefits:

• 401(k) program and employer contribution

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, vision and health savings account benefit offering for employees and eligible 

dependents

• 100 % company paid life insurance and short term disability

• Short term disability and long term disability buy up options for employees

• Family-valued atmosphere

• Company sponsored wellness program

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

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Our client, Japanese Electronics manufacturing company, is seeking a Data Analyst in the Schaumburg area with 2+ years of experience.

Title: Data Analyst

Location: Schaumburg IL (Hybrid 3 days on site)

Type: Full Time Direct Hire

Salary: 55-60K

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze eight-month sales forecasts; perform variance and gap analysis against actuals and plans.
• Monitor daily sales/order performance and deliver regular status and management reports.
• Identify data discrepancies and partner with sales to resolve issues and improve accuracy.
• Support short- and long-term sales planning through data-driven insights and risk analysis.
• Manage ERP (SAP/OASIS) master data and provide system support, enhancements, and user training.
• Support audit requirements and conduct market research and ad hoc analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Japanese language skill preferred.
• Professional collaborator with ability to support senior management.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel, Power BI, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; skilled in database mining and large data analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 2+ years of relevant experience.

**Please submit your application with a 1-2 page resume. Only qualified applicants will be contacted**

In-Home Sales Consultant (Painting & Wallpaper) | Residential Estimator | High-End Projects

About Us

Gallagher Paint & Paper is a fast-growing, family-owned painting and wallpaper company serving high-end homes across Chicago’s North Shore and surrounding suburbs.

We are building a premium brand known for craftsmanship, professionalism, and a high-end customer experience — and we’re looking for the right sales professional to grow with us.

About the Role

We’re hiring an In-Home Sales Consultant with painting sales experience to run qualified appointments, scope projects, and close high-value residential work.

This is a high-impact, field-based role where you’ll work directly with ownership and help refine our sales process as we scale.

Territory:

This role serves clients across Lake County, Cook County, and DuPage County, with a primary focus on high-end residential properties.

What You’ll Do

• Run in-home consultations with homeowners
• Measure, scope, and price residential painting & wallpaper projects
• Educate clients on prep, materials, finishes, and process
• Build clear, professional estimates
• Confidently close projects and manage follow-up
• Maintain CRM accuracy and pipeline management
• Coordinate with Project Manager for a seamless project handoff
• Deliver a high-end, trust-driven customer experience

Requirements (Must Have)

• 2+ years of residential painting sales experience
• Proven success record to close projects in-home
• Strong understanding of prep, products, and pricing strategy
• Professional communication and presentation
• Self-motivated, accountable, and driven to succeed

Compensation & Growth

• Base + commission (based on number years of experience)
• High earning potential for strong performers
• Full-time, year-round opportunity
• Clear path into leadership as we grow

Why Gallagher Paint & Paper?

• Work directly with ownership
• Be part of a growing, high-end brand
• Help build and shape the sales process
• Real opportunity for advancement and impact

If you have painting sales experience and are looking for a role with growth, ownership, and upside — we’d love to connect.

Apply via LinkedIn or send your resume to