Engineering Jobs in Remote Usa, IL

Validation Engineer

Contract: 6+ month duration with potential for extensions

Location: Woodstock, IL - ONSITE

Shift: First-shift hours; flexibility to support project timelines required

Industry: Sterile Liquids Manufacturing

Automated Systems, Inc. is seeking a highly capable Validation Engineer to support validation activities for Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) equipment, with additional scope across compounding and packaging systems.

You will be working within a dynamic CDMO environment specializing in ophthalmic, inhalation, and irrigation products, helping to ensure all systems meet current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), FDA, and client quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute validation lifecycle documentation (URS, IQ, OQ, PQ) for Blow-Fill-Seal equipment used in sterile liquid product manufacturing.
• Support validation of compounding systems, including mixers, tanks, and associated CIP/SIP systems.
• Perform packaging line validation for sterile fill finish operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Engineering, Operations) to execute validation deliverables according to project timelines.
• Write and manage change controls, deviations, and CAPAs related to validation activities.
• Ensure all validation work aligns with internal SOPs, regulatory expectations, and customer-specific requirements.
• Assist in audit readiness activities and represent the validation function during inspections or client visits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying gaps and optimizing validation practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing.
• 4+ years of direct validation experience, including hands-on protocol generation and execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of BFS technology, sterile processes, and related regulatory standards (21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 1, etc.).
• Experience in CDMO environments and third-party client interactions is preferred.
• Familiarity with ASTM E2500, GAMP 5, and risk-based validation approaches.

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Location: Peoria, IL

Employment Type: Long term

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to support the design and development of off-highway vehicle electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in electrical design and documentation, including 2D/3D drawings, harness routing, enclosure modeling, and BOM creation, with solid exposure to off-highway or heavy equipment applications. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional and offshore teams to deliver accurate, manufacturable electrical designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical design drawings, plans, and diagrams based on design specifications
• Create and maintain 3D models for:
• Enclosure assemblies and installations
• Electrical harnesses, cable routing, and electrical fitment layouts
• Translate sketches, specifications, and verbal instructions into accurate engineering drawings, including:
• Flattened production drawings
• 2D to 3D associative models
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulations
• Collaborate with operations and manufacturing teams to identify drawing-related issues
• Work closely with design engineers to clarify design intent and resolve design issues
• Modify and revise drawings based on design changes and engineering feedback
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting manufacturing documentation
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to confirm component locations and develop models for:
• Electrical brackets
• Cable trays
• Enclosures and mounting structures
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawing control, and version management
• Work effectively with offshore engineering teams to support design execution
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–7 years of experience as an Electrical Designer in off-highway or heavy equipment vehicle design
• Strong experience creating electrical drawings, harness layouts, and installation designs
• Proficiency in:
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience with 2D/3D drawing association and flattened production drawings
• Knowledge of engineering standards and best practices for electrical design
• Experience creating and maintaining BOMs and manufacturing documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and offshore teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on construction, mining, or off-highway equipment
• Familiarity with electrical fitment of brackets, trays, and enclosures
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline

Company Overview

The Horsburgh & Scott Company is a leading manufacturer of industrial gears and custom gear drives, boasting nearly 140 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that we deliver the highest quality gearing products and services to our customers. To learn more about our Company and capabilities, visit our website at Horsburgh & Scott | Gear Manufacturer and Gearbox Repair.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for setting up, and operating vertical turning lathes, boring mills, hobbing, shapers, and grinding machines to machine industrial gearing parts to specific tolerances. The operator is responsible for operating controls, setting offsets, edit programs, some deburring, and performing self-inspection of parts in-process and upon completion for conformance to requirements. The Operator will also use large overhead cranes and other large equipment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience running Okuma and Puma lathes and mills, highly desirable.
• Minimum of three years' experience on a VTL preferably on a YouJi with a Fanuc control system.
• Capable of programing equipment using the conversational programming system on the machine.
• Experience using Master cam.
• Applicant also must understand best VTL turning practices.
• Experience with manual or CNC boring mills, hobs, shapers, and or grinding machines and proficiency with large-part machining a plus.
• Ability to read and blueprints; with the understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensioning.
• Must be able to perform own setups, measure parts that consistently result in precision quality parts.
• Large overhead crane experience and move large work pieces.
• Able to edit G and M-codes, trouble shoot jobs and make adjustments as required.
• Strong shop mathematics (trigonometry) aptitude and the ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, mics and other gauges).
• Must have the ability to use a feed and speed chart or calculator to determine appropriate feeds, speeds, and depths of cut.
• Understanding of metal properties and appropriate cutting tools.
• Positive attitude required; dependable, self-starter and the willingness to help others.
• Ability to work in a large manufacturing environment and performs well with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Thermal Care, part of the PiovanGroup, is a leading manufacturer of process cooling equipment and systems for applications worldwide. As an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer, Thermal Care provides heat transfer equipment for over 50 industries and specializes in meeting the specific needs of our customers by offering both standard and custom designed industrial process cooling solutions. Some of the industries served include plastics, laser, heat treating, food processing, machine tool, plating, anodizing, chemical, die casting, optical coating, and printing.

The Technical Support Specialist (HVAC) actively resolves the day-to-day technical needs of customers by managing problems and solutions. This position will report to the Director of Service and Aftermarket and is located in Niles, Illinois.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to external and internal customers (primarily via phone)
• Understand customer concerns and resolve problematic issues in a professional manner
• Provide after-hours phone support
• Communicate with customers, engineering, sales, and service management
• Troubleshoot and provide suggestions to resolve electrical, mechanical, technical, or industry related issues
• Document events for future reference and create corrective action reports (CARs) as needed

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and/or five (5)+ years of direct work experience without formal education
• Minimum of three (3) years of process cooling experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic PLC ladder logic, AutoCAD drawings, system level controls, refrigerant equipment, pumps, tanks, and piping
• Ability to read and comprehend schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, etc.
• Prior experience in customer service (either face-to-face or over the phone)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and provide high-quality customer service

PiovanGroup is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders. The Group is close to its customers, on a global basis, through continuous technical assistance and support from the design phase to the installation and start-up of the system.

Customers, People, Innovation. These are the pillars of our philosophy that have led us to grow in a path that began more than fifty years ago, pursuing our development objectives with honesty, integrity, and transparency.

PiovanGroup offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.

PiovanGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Senior Procurement Analyst will support and execute data-driven sourcing strategies for consumable and expendable (C&E) materials, rotable and repair components for different business groups within the company. This role sits at the intersection of sourcing, analytics, and supply planning leveraging supplier data, forecasting outputs, and inventory planning concepts to inform sourcing decisions.

The ideal candidate has prior hands-on sourcing and contracts experience and is comfortable working with spend management software such as Coupa, SAP Ariba and Zycus, forecasting tools, and BI tools such as Domo, Power BI and Tableau, to support supplier strategy and sourcing decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What you will be responsible for:

• Own direct strategic sourcing for MRO materials and repair services, translating forecast demand and supply plans into multi-year sourcing strategies rather than transactional buying.
• Lead and support RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, and award recommendations, ensuring alignment with cost targets, capacity constraints, quality requirements and contractual terms.
• Evaluate sourcing options using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) lens cost, lead time, MOQ, validity to support informed supplier selection decisions.
• Interpret outputs from internal forecasting tools and historical demand data to inform direct sourcing strategies, supplier capacity discussions and volume-based or long-term agreements.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of time-series concepts such as trend, seasonality, variability and forecast error.
• Apply a practical understanding of supply chain planning concepts safety stock, reorder point (ROP), lead time variability, and service levels - to evaluate sourcing options and understand their implications for cost, availability, and supplier strategy.
• Use SQL to extract and analyze spend, demand, pricing, lead time, and supplier performance data from ERP and planning systems.
• Use Python for data analysis, automation, and modeling related to pricing trends, demand variability, and sourcing scenarios.
• Develop and maintain BI dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to track KPIs including cost savings, supplier OTD, contract coverage, pricing compliance and contract performance.
• Translate analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for sourcing and operations leadership.
• Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, delivery, turnaround, and capacity commitments.
• Identify risks related to forecast volatility, long lead times, single-source suppliers, and constrained repair capacity.
• Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to align sourcing with operational and customer requirements.
• Assist with contract reviews, pricing agreements, and service-level terms informed by forecasted volumes.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with FAA, EASA, AS9110, and internal quality standards.
• Maintain sourcing documentation to support audits and customer requirements.
• Adhere to ethical sourcing and procurement policies.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain roles.
• Prior hands-on sourcing experience is required (RFPs, supplier negotiations, supplier selection).
• Working knowledge of forecasting concepts and supply chain planning fundamentals (e.g. safety stock, ROP, EOQ, lead time variability and service levels).
• Experience using spend management software (Coupa, SAP Ariba, Zycus).
• Experience using or supporting demand planning/forecasting and inventory planning tools
• Experience using BI tools (Domo, Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis.
• Working proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation.

Preferred:

• Master's degree preferred. Experience in aviation MRO, aerospace aftermarket, or similarly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with MRO ERP and Planning Systems (AMOS, Ramco, Trax, SAP, Oracle).
• Familiarity with FAA, EASA and AS9110 quality requirements.
• Professional certification (CPSM, CSCP, CIPS) a plus.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $99,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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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

Precision CNC Machinist

Location: On-site near Chicago, IL and Rockford, IL

Industry: Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time (Direct Hire)

Compensation: $28.00–$35.00 per hour + 10% 2nd Shift Premium for evening schedule

Benefits: Full suite of benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, PTO, and bonus opportunities.

Shifts Available: (Overtime available, with typical workweeks around 50 hours)

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM

A rapidly growing aerospace and precision manufacturing company is expanding operations and adding cutting-edge CNC machining capabilities at its facilities in the Chicago and Rockford areas. We’re seeking experienced Precision CNC Machinists to join a team focused on innovation, quality, and craftsmanship in high-specification manufacturing environments.

This role provides the chance to work with the latest multi-axis machining technologies and contribute to mission-critical components in aerospace, defense, and high-performance applications. If you're a setup-proficient machinist with strong attention to detail and experience working with tight tolerances, this opportunity is a strong match.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate 4- and 5-axis vertical milling machines from raw material through final part.
• Work with aerospace-grade materials including stainless steel, titanium, alloys, and high-performance plastics.
• Read and interpret complex engineering blueprints and GD&T symbols to ensure precision manufacturing standards.
• Modify and manipulate G-Code programs on Fanuc CNC machines.
• Design and adjust fixtures as needed to optimize machining performance.
• Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and quality in a high-tech production environment.

What Sets This Role Apart:

• Be part of a high-growth team adding brand-new, state-of-the-art CNC machines.
• Clean, climate-controlled facility focused on quality, safety, and operator comfort.
• Join a dynamic team that values your expertise and work ethic, where collaboration fuels success
• Clear growth path and long-term stability in a high-demand industry.

What You Bring:

• Familiar with complex CNC milling setups
• Experience in industries like aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and part inspection.
• Fanuc machine control experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to program or modify G-code and perform first-article inspections.
• Strong troubleshooting, fixture design, and machine optimization skills.

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Vendor Account Manager

Location: Near Oak Brook, IL

Salary: $80,000 – $110,000

A well-established family-owned manufacturer of industrial water chillers and process cooling systems is seeking a Vendor Account Manager to support purchasing operations and supplier relationships. These chillers are used in advanced technology and industrial applications where reliable temperature control is critical.

This role plays a key part in ensuring the organization maintains strong vendor partnerships while keeping materials flowing to support manufacturing schedules. The Vendor Account Manager will work closely with engineering, operations, quality, and inventory teams to manage supplier performance, inventory planning, and purchasing strategy.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable managing vendors, planning inventory, and coordinating cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.

This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Management

• Maintain professional communication with suppliers via phone and email while representing the company’s collaborative culture
• Organize annual meetings with key vendors to maintain strong relationships
• Coordinate discussions between vendors and engineering regarding new and existing components used in the company’s industrial water chiller systems
• Develop a working technical understanding of the parts you purchase and how they support chiller assemblies
• Present vendor scorecard feedback annually and collaborate on performance improvements
• Evaluate supplier performance to determine opportunities for alternative vendors based on quality, pricing, or reliability
• Work with engineering to approve new vendors and components when needed

Inventory & Purchasing Management

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels based on customer forecasts and vendor lead times
• Manage ERP data including safety stock levels and reorder points
• Purchase materials strategically to optimize price breaks, freight efficiency, and warehouse space
• Implement and manage vendor stocking agreements

Project Coordination

• Coordinate supplier-related project meetings
• Communicate project updates to internal teams and vendors
• Escalate schedule risks or delays to the Materials Manager when needed

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, vendor management, or materials planning in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
• Experience resolving supplier performance or supply chain issues
• Technical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical components or industrial equipment preferred

• Knowledgeable and skilled in the application of aseptic technique in multiple areas.
• Appropriately moves within and around the sterile field.
• Assist surgeon, physicians, anesthesia provider, surgical technologist and registered nurses.
• Performs a variety of perioperative support functions for pre-op, intra-op, and post-op. (Specific activities vary with each area and sub specialty.)
• Versatile and knowledgeable in multiple surgical specialties and phases of surgery (pre-op, intra-op, post-op.)
• Knowledgeable and skilled in multiple sterilization/disinfection techniques.
• Knowledgeable in multiple support areas such as; instrumentation, equipment, anesthesia, and supplies.
• Able to function independently in a variety of areas.
• Documentation is timely and accurate.
• Be available to be assigned on-call hours outside of scheduled work-hours, which include after-hours, weekends and holidays. And if contacted while on-call, respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department.

• Reviews daily surgery schedule collaborates with leadership and plans support functions.
• Implements plan so multiple needs are met simultaneously.
• Actions support efficient preparation for surgical technologist, registered nurses, surgeons, physicians, and anesthesia providers.
• Prepares for age specific case requirements.
• Identifies barriers and initiates appropriate intervention.
• Able to adhere to assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.

• Electrosurgical unit, bipolar and monocular functional use and tissue effects.
• Pneumatic tourniquet systems and ATS.
• A variety of positioning devices.
• Endoscopic video systems; set up, operate and trouble shoot.
• Insufflation and accessories.
• Patient warming devices.
• Gravity and Pre Vac sterilizers.
• Phaco emulsifier and vitrector.
• Irrigation devices.
• Microscopes and accessories.
• Anesthesia machines.
• Scope wasters.
• Phlebotomy and testing such as; Hemacue, UCG, urine multistix.
• Specialty carts; i.e. vascular grafts, plastic.
• Roles and relationships of scrubbed and non-scrubbed surgical team.
• Applies principle of aseptic techniques; opening sterile items and skin preparation.
• Ensures appropriate equipment, hazard warning, and practice compliance during laser use.
• Operates and demonstrates working knowledge of a variety of laser systems.
• Provides technical assistance to surgeons, physicians, registered nurses, surgical technologist, and support staff.

• Independently sets up and is able to operate equipment for a variety of surgical specialties.
• Provides case specific needs; specialty operating table, case specific assistive devices.
• Able to assist multiple specialty needs, collaborate, communicate, and provide required support.
• Fosters relationships and communication with family members.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patient and family needs and provides or communicates to appropriate personnel.
• Integrates individual efforts within surgical services to ensure a safe environment, promote teamwork, and satisfaction.
• Assist in achieving department and organizational goals.
• Attend and participates in department meetings and educational offerings.
• Communicates effectively with nursing staff throughout the shift.
• Participates in education/training opportunities as available.
• Assists others in completion of assignments.
• Utilizes time wisely, identifies and initiates appropriate action.