Engineering Jobs in Streamwood

Mechanical Assembler – Structural Enclosures

Pay: up to $30/hr

Shift: 1st Shift | Start as early as 6:00 AM

Type: Ongoing Contract (Strong potential for long-term or direct hire)

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Assembler to support the structural build of large industrial enclosure units. This is not a light assembly role—this position focuses on the full structural build process, starting with steel framework and finishing with the installation of exterior components such as siding, doors, and windows.

Candidates with structural assembly, construction, carpentry, or metal fabrication backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. If you take pride in building things that are square, level, and built to last, this is a great opportunity to put your skills to work in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Assembly: Build large industrial enclosure units using heavy steel weldments and framework.
• Exterior Installation: Install siding, commercial doors, and windows using proper construction and sealing techniques.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints to ensure proper assembly and tolerances.
• Precision Layout: Use measuring tools and leveling techniques to ensure enclosures are square, aligned, and weather-tight.
• Material Handling: Assist with positioning heavy steel frames and moving completed units within the facility.
• Quality & Efficiency: Maintain a strong sense of urgency while ensuring high-quality workmanship.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in structural assembly, fabrication, construction, or carpentry
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints or fabrication drawings
• Experience installing siding, windows, doors, or structural components
• Familiarity with industrial fasteners, sealants, and installation techniques
• Must have a basic personal tool set (impact driver, tape measure, levels, wrenches, etc.)
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Basic electrical experience is a plus, but not required

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to work on large, custom-built industrial units
• Hands-on role where craftsmanship and precision matter
• Stable first shift schedule
• Potential to transition into a long-term or permanent position

If you enjoy building and assembling large structural systems and want to be part of a team that creates complex industrial equipment, we’d like to connect with you.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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• Analyze rejected electronic assemblies using test equipment, simulators, and troubleshooting methods
  
• Perform board-level diagnostics and determine root causes of product failures
  
• Troubleshoot complex electronic issues and recommend corrective actions
  
• Identify vendor defects vs. process-related defects
  
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• Record failure data and clearly explain diagnostic conclusions
  
• Work independently and adapt to changing operational conditions
  
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• Associate's Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology required
  
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
  
• 1-3 years of experience in electronics troubleshooting or analysis
  
• Strong electronic and mechanical troubleshooting skills
  

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• 30-minute interview (Google Meet or onsite - candidate preference required)
  

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Aegis is partnered with a growing precision sheet metal fabrication manufacturer in the Chicagoland area that supports OEM customers from prototype through full production. This company operates in a fast-paced job shop environment and prides itself on quality, accountability, and collaboration between engineering and production.

They are seeking a Quality Manager to lead plant-level quality systems and oversee a team of quality technicians.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
• Lead internal, external, and customer audits
• Drive corrective actions (8D, 5 Why, CAPA)
• Manage customer quality communication and complaint resolution
• Oversee inspection processes including blueprint and GD&T interpretation
• Develop and track KPIs related to scrap, rework, and performance
• Mentor and lead a team of 5 quality inspectors
• Partner with production and engineering to resolve manufacturing issues

Requirements:

• 5+ years quality experience within precision sheet metal fabrication
• Strong ISO 9001:2015 experience
• Audit leadership experience
• Root cause analysis expertise
• Leadership experience managing direct reports
• Hands-on manufacturing presence

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

Controls Engineer – Automation & Robotics (6 Openings)

Location: Elgin, IL (On-site)

Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time

Compensation: $95,000 – $150,000 (up to $160,000 for exceptional experience)

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1 (medical, dental, vision, 401k, stock programs, PTO, holidays)

About the Role

We are expanding our Automation Development team and are seeking Controls Engineers to support the design and build of highly advanced, custom automation and robotic equipment for autonomous vehicle production. This is a hands-on role focused on conceptual, in-house engineered systems—not repetitive builds or catalog automation.

Engineers in this group own projects end-to-end, from early concept and proof-of-principle through programming, debug, factory acceptance testing, and on-site integration. The current flagship project supports a next-generation autonomous vehicle platform, with the first production units already shipped.

This role is ideal for Controls Engineers coming from systems integrators or custom machine builders who enjoy variety, ownership, and technically challenging work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and debug PLC, HMI/SCADA, robotics, servo, and machine vision systems
• Develop control architectures for custom automation and robotic equipment
• Review electrical schematics and contribute to hardware and network architecture
• Perform system bring-up, debugging, validation, and factory acceptance testing
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, assembly teams, and manufacturing
• Support equipment installation and integration at U.S. manufacturing facilities

Travel

• Typical travel averages 10–25% (historically fluctuates by project)
• Travel is limited to 4 U.S. manufacturing locations (California, Texas, Nevada)

Qualifications

• Experience in custom automation, robotics, or systems integration
• PLC programming experience ( Siemens preferred, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley also acceptable )
• Engineers proficient in Rockwell who are open to transitioning to Siemens are strongly encouraged to apply
• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms (WinCC, Ignition, FactoryTalk, or similar)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work on fully conceptual, in-house designs with protected intellectual property
• Exposure to cutting-edge autonomous vehicle and robotics technology
• Projects that most automation houses and integrators never get access to
• Strong compensation, Day-1 benefits, and long-term growth potential
• Collaborative engineering culture with high technical standards and visibility

Outside Sales Representative – West Chicago, IL

Team360 Staffing

About the job

A leading manufacturer in the refrigeration components industry is seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth in refrigeration component sales across multiple markets. This important hands-on role involves developing and managing key client relationships and expanding sales of energy-saving refrigerant components.

The ideal candidate will work closely with customers to understand their refrigerant management needs and recommend appropriate technical solutions.

If you care about the environment and want to make a meaningful impact while contributing to the success of a growing organization, this is a great opportunity to do so.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to expand market share and achieve sales goals.
• Coordinate projects with internal technical and engineering teams.
• Identify new business opportunities through lead generation, cold calling, and networking within target industries.
• Manage and visit key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Conduct technical sales presentations and perform cost-savings calculations for clients.
• Utilize CRM software such as Salesforce to track sales activities, forecast performance, and analyze market trends.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with clients to secure profitable deals while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Develop and maintain sales forecasts for key clients.

Requirements

• 10+ years of proven experience in inside and outside sales in the refrigeration industry with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Strong management skills with previous experience leading a sales team or managing territories.
• Experience in business development including cold calling, direct sales, and territory expansion is a plus.
• Proficiency with CRM software such as Salesforce or similar platforms.
• Excellent negotiation skills combined with strong customer service orientation to build long-term client relationships.
• Ability to analyze market data to identify opportunities for upselling and product demonstrations that drive revenue growth.
• Knowledge of retail sales environments or inside/outside sales channels is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver compelling presentations and lead negotiations effectively.
• Familiarity with marketing strategies that support lead generation efforts within B2B markets.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Join a company committed to designing and manufacturing components that support environmental sustainability while contributing to the future of the refrigeration industry.

Companies Overview: Peacock Colors Company (PCC) was founded in 1925 in Chicago, IL as a paint and ink company. For the last 50 years Peacock has manufactured colorants and additives for the plastic processing industry. Vortex Liquid Color Company (VLCC) was founded in 1996 in Sheboygan, WI and provides liquid color concentrates for many engineering and commodity polymers. We create color chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Poly Compounding specializes in toll compounding of heat and shear sensitive engineered plastics with technical know-how and decades of experience in developing customized compounding processes specific to the need of the application. All enterprise companies contribute to the success of our customers by providing them brilliant colors, long stable color life, specialty compounds and draw the attention of consumers. We are leaders in our field and work relentlessly to satisfy our customer needs.

Key Accounts Manager (KAM) Plastics Colors and Additives:

Summary:

Key Accounts Manager (KAM) Plastics Colors and Additives: is responsible for the growth of Peacock Color and Vortex Liquid Color product sales in the Americas. Focus on retaining and growing current customers, pipeline of new customer development and closure, forecasting, support customer orders, line scheduling and maintaining all customers within payment terms. Scout new potential customers in previously unknown industrial markets and/or new applications. Create, maintain, and close opportunity in the pipeline to drive above-market growth. Key successes factors include negotiating, project management, networking and ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships. Ability to communicate effectively with all employees as well all customers. Upholds and supports organizational goals and values. Ability to handle multiple activities and must be outgoing, self-driven, pleasant & very personable.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Account Development & Sales Management:

• Own the relationship and projects at core customers and find new opportunities for growth within the accounts. Improve PCC share via gaining competition share.
• Find new/new accounts and drive new business growth by gaining technical specification at customer in the Americas. Understand Customer CTQ’s and relate it back to technical team to develop product for commercial success.
• Balance short term and long-term business objective effectively: drive new business growth and building a strong target position for the future.
• Develop strong technical understanding of Color and liquid color products in traditional and new application area.
• Identify and assess the current customer base and prospects for selling additional PCC. This includes selling price, volume, and customer buying criteria, market/business dynamics and entry strategies.
• Relationships & customer satisfaction.
• Short-term & long-term forecasts.
• Manage complaints.
• Manage credit terms/account receivables.
• Proactively leverage relationships to obtain the Voice of Customers, understand & articulate value propositions, and monitor the competitive landscape.

Project Management:

• Utilize skills to map new business projects and application development (see below)
• Manage projects and developments through the development process and drive completion of milestones per established timelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills

Application Development:

• Utilize specific technical expertise to translate innovations and differentiated products to commercial success.
• Interact with Color development lab and manufacturing organizations to facilitate success by communicating unmet needs in new applications.
• Internal and external influencing skills
• Communicate product quality needs to Manufacturing and technical personnel.

Teamwork is critical due to the diversity of talents involved. Focus of the team on key deliverables and the value of the market dynamic are very important. Development of the capabilities of each direct report is important to the succession options for the company.

Core Competencies (A must have):

• Communication skills: Effectively respond to customer needs, demonstrate listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills.
• Commercial/Negotiating Skills: Build consensus and agreement at customer organization and secure commitments.
• Business Decision Making: Financial acumen, cost and benefits, lean for past experience, problem solving and develop solutions.
• Strategic Thinking: Develop and execute business strategy, understand competitors-strength and weakness, understand and address the needs of multiple customers.
• Results Oriented: Proven commercial track record with sustained business results and topline growth, accountability for target follow up and closure. Ability to break complex problems into manageable task and direct necessary resources to meet and beat deadline.
• Passion for Excellence: Integrity and resilience a must. High level of collaboration, willing to accept constructive criticism/feedback, lead with example, exhibit and expect hard work, deep passion and breed success.

QUALIFYING & REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree in business, science or engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in sales and marketing in differentiated markets.
• Ability to interact with R&D and manufacturing to facilitate developments, complaint investigations etc.
• Business development, application development, project management, and pull-through marketing experience with proven track record.
• Background in the plastics industry, but not required.
• Proven ability to influence internal and external decision makers.
• Results oriented.
• Strong communication and sales skill.
• Strong team player.
• Comfortable and efficient with working independently.

Job Summary:

Hands-on technician to assist with production troubleshooting and support projects to improve manufacturing methods. Assist manufacturing engineers to address equipment and tooling needs to reduce costs and improve product quality on fans, wheels, blower packages, and corresponding component parts.

Responsibilities:

• Under technical direction, troubleshoot and analyze manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions for high quality, efficient manufacturing solutions.
• Support workflow analysis, work methods, plant and department layouts for improved product flow in production.
• Help identify required tools, jigs and fixtures, or other new or special equipment required for new production or improvements to existing production lines.
• Assist in the development of justifications for the purchase of manufacturing equipment.
• Assist with the installation and debugging of production equipment.
• Update and maintain visual and written work guidelines.
• Update and maintain manufacturing routings.
• Assist in the development of manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes.
• Perform time studies and monitor or measure manufacturing processes to identify ways to reduce losses, decrease time requirements, or improve quality.
• Perform other manufacturing tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering Technology. Must have a good mechanical aptitude of general machinery.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop data-driven solutions in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Solidworks or similar 3D modeling package.
• Experience with manufacturing data analysis.
• Experience in Excel is preferred.

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

Overview:

Establishes, manages, reviews and maintains production schedules for assigned work center to ensure that the master production schedule is being executed. Analyze work center loads for effective capacity planning, and also ensure accurate inventories by effectively addressing any labor reporting issues. Manage the production meetings and handle inquiries from the sales team. Maintains and reviews shop dispatch list, ensuring completion of manufacturing to meet customer shipping requirements. Answer related inquiries for all levels of the organization. Manage local 3rd party manufacturing suppliers including coordinating and arranging for outsourced work required to complete work requirements. Update and maintain the bills of materials and work requirements within our ERP system. This position has a close working relationship with Sales and Engineering. Guidance may be provided on possible sources of information and methods to complete tasks. Able to meet deadlines and exercise judgment regarding related items.

Core Responsibilities:

• Daily analysis, planning, and review of work center capacity based on requirements loaded by Sales and Master Scheduler.
• Maintain and review dispatch lists targeting customer promise delivery dates.
• Effective sequencing of jobs, processes and assignments to the production floor and interface with shop floor supervisor.
• Communicate with customer service on status of sales orders and estimated completion. Ensure information needed for labeling of finished goods is accurate and correct
• Participate in production meetings and monitor any potential production issues or needs.
• Implement material substitutions as needed, coordinating these with purchasing to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Audit of inventory data as compared to packing slips from material receipts. Corrective action implementation based on issues found.
• Maintain effective communications with internal customers regarding inventory accuracy, engineering changes and shop order closeouts.
• Maintain current knowledge for this position and within the work area through continuing education, subscriptions, certifications, and memberships.
• Participate in related staff, team and/or task group meetings to ensure the continuous improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs. Participate in in-house training programs.
• Ensure that all operations are within established guidelines and conform to health and safety standards.
• Conduct a continuous study of internal processed and methods, research new technology and develop proposals for application of such technology for the purposes of cost reduction and process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree with 4-7 years of progressively responsible, directly related experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these. Accuracy is essential to this position.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability (including physical) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must possess the ability to read, analyze and interpret business and technical documents, flow charts, budget information, procedure manuals and so on; the ability to prepare required routine reports and correspondence; ability to communicate effectively with others, using skill and diplomacy and have the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Requires the ability to work within established health, safety and quality guidelines and the ability to organize the workload and meet deadlines.
• Must possess knowledge and experience in automated systems and terminology and the ability to develop and interpret related reports using spreadsheet, word processing and graphics software. Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and keyboard, a calculator, telephone, FAX, photocopier and so on.
• Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers/decimals and the ability to apply concepts of business math to practical situations and dimensions to production.
• Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. Must possess strong knowledge, understanding and experience in various problem-solving and participatory management techniques.
• Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and keyboard, a calculator, telephone, FAX, photocopier and so on.
• Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using whole numbers/decimals and the ability to apply concepts of business math to practical situations and dimensions to production.
• Must possess the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. Must possess strong knowledge, understanding and experience in various problem-solving and participatory management techniques.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.