48 material science jobs at 27 companies in Des Plaines, IL

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Material Characterization Scientist
Aurora, Illinois, United States
$114k-$144k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Entegris
EntegrisNASDAQ: ENTG: Develops materials and purification solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.
3+ YOEPhD in polymer or materials science required; 3+ years post‑graduate industry experience. Hands‑on experience with mechanical and rheological characterization (DMA, rheometer, tensile/fatigue/compression/flexural testing), DOE, data analysis, and modeling.
DMA, rheometer, tensile testing, fatigue testing, compression testing, flexural testing, Design of Experiments (DOE)
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Senior Scientist Data Science
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$130k-$155k/yr HybridFull Time
MonoSol
MonoSol: Developer and manufacturer of water-soluble polymer films.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in a technical field and 5+ years applying data science or advanced analytics in materials, chemistry, manufacturing, or related environments. Requires Python, SQL, modeling, deployment, and communication skills.
Python, pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LightGBM, SHAP, R, JMP, SQL, AWS, Azure, Power BI, Tableau, Streamlit, Plotly Dash, Git, DFT, MD, CALPHAD, LLMs, RAG
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Account Manager - Material Science
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Brenntag
BrenntagFrankfurt Stock Exchange: BNR: Distributes chemicals and ingredients to global industrial markets.
3+ YOE3+ years sales experience in chemical distribution preferred, post-secondary education preferred, valid driver’s license, strong communication and negotiation, proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, CRM
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Assistant Scientist – UHV Scanning Probe Microscopy and Surface Science (NST)
Lemont, Illinois, United States
$94k-$147k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory: Conducts scientific research and develops advanced energy technologies.
Ph.D. in physics/chemistry/materials science or related; demonstrated UHV surface science and SPM (STM/STS/AFM) expertise; strong communication and collaborative skills; ability to support external users.
ultrahigh vacuum (UHV), scanning probe microscopy (SPM), scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), scanning tunneling spectroscopy (STS), atomic force microscopy (AFM)
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Instructor of Economics, History, and Political Science - Adjunct Pool
Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
$1k-$1k/hr OnsitePart Time, Contract
McHenry County College
McHenry County College: A public community college providing higher-education instruction and academic programs.
Teach assigned courses in economics, history, or political science; develop syllabus and course materials; assess student learning. Course-specific minimum qualifications apply; teaching experience preferred.
Canvas, Concourse
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Casual Staff/Biology/Physical Science Lab Staff
Skokie, Illinois, United States
OnsitePart Time, Temporary
Oakton College
Oakton College: A public community college providing associate degrees and certificates.
Provide scheduled lab coverage Tues–Sat, prep labs and course materials, make solutions including hazardous materials, culture bacteria, perform clerical tasks, and assist in training lab personnel.
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Hazardous Materials Plant Chemist - 1st Shift
East Chicago, Indiana, United States
$22-$23/hr OnsiteFull Time
Tradebe
Tradebe: Global industrial waste management and recycling services provider.
Bachelor's in chemistry/biology/environmental science preferred; experience with chemicals/hazardous materials preferred; attention to detail, safety-focused, able to perform material handling and sampling onsite.
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Product Compliance Quality Engineer
Elgin, Illinois, United States
$105k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
HARTING
HARTING: Manufacturer of industrial connectors and connectivity solutions.
3+ YOEBachelor's in Engineering or Material Science,3+ years in product compliance or materials science,proficiency in English,experience mapping substance regulations and using compliance databases (IMDS,BOMCheck,Assent,EPA/CDX).
IMDS, BOMCheck, Assent, EPA/CDX
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Senior Graphite Engineer
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
$131k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NANO Nuclear Energy
NANO Nuclear EnergyNASDAQ: NNE: Developing advanced nuclear microreactor technologies for clean energy
5+ YOEBachelor's in materials/mechanical/nuclear engineering,5+ years engineering experience,knowledge of materials science and graphite behavior,strong analytical and communication skills.
ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, MATLAB, Python
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Application Development Manager - Flexibles
United States or South Carolina or Texas or Chicago or North America
RemoteFull Time
Toppan Packaging Americas
Toppan Packaging Americas: A global packaging manufacturer creating sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for food, medical, and consumer goods.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering/food science/packaging preferred; 5-10 years flexible packaging product development experience; material science knowledge; project management and customer relationship skills.
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Packaging Innovation Specialist
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$74k-$99k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Ferrero
Ferrero: Manufactures and distributes global chocolate and confectionery products.
3+ YOEMS/BS in chemistry, materials, polymer, packaging or related; 3+ years packaging/R&D or CPG experience; CAD/CAM and prototyping experience; strong materials science knowledge and communication skills.
CAD, CAM, 3D printing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Senior Scientist I, Molecular Profiling and Drug Delivery (MPDD)
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
$97k-$184k/yr OnsiteFull Time
AbbVie
AbbVieNYSE: ABBV: Develops and sells innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines.
Degree in physical chemistry/material science/pharmaceutical sciences/chemical engineering; experience in solid form development, polymorphism, analytical techniques (PXRD,HPLC), computational tools, automation, and data analytics; strong communication.
PXRD, HPLC
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Associate Quality Engineer
Burns Harbor, Indiana, United States
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Cleveland-Cliffs
Cleveland-CliffsNYSE: CLF: Produces flat-rolled steel and iron ore pellets.
Bachelor's degree in metallurgical, materials science, or chemical engineering; metallurgical principles, communication, teamwork, Microsoft Office, and problem-solving skills required.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access
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Associate Professor or Professor - Tissue Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$185k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northwestern University
Northwestern University: Private research university providing higher education and academic research.
PhD in biomedical engineering/materials science/physiology, experience collaborating with surgeon-scientists, track record in tissue engineering, securing extramural funding, and mentoring scientists.
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Senior Engineer, Product Development (Northlake Office,IL)
Northlake, Illinois, United States
$95k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SIG
SIGSIX Swiss Exchange: SIGN: Manufacturer of sustainable carton and flexible packaging systems.
3+ YOEBachelor’s in Chemical/Mechanical/Polymer Engineering or Materials Science; 3+ years in blown film extrusion, printing, and lamination; experience in flexible packaging development; knowledge of food science and filling equipment preferred; experience operating blown film equipment.
Blown film extrusion, Flexographic printing, Rotogravure printing, Digital printing, Lamination, Bag/pouch fabrication, Lab testing
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Associate Scientist, R&D - Packaging Development
Glenview, Illinois, United States
$69k-$86k/yr HybridFull Time
Kraft Heinz
Kraft HeinzNASDAQ: KHC: Produces and sells condiments, dairy products, and packaged foods.
Bachelor's degree in packaging, engineering, materials science, or a related technical field preferred; packaging foundation, communication, organization, initiative, and willingness to travel up to 30% required.
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R&D Tech I
McCook, Illinois, United States
$45k-$56k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Honeywell
HoneywellNASDAQ: HON: Manufactures aerospace products, building technologies, and industrial control systems.
Experience supporting R&D in technology or manufacturing, knowledge of materials science or electronics, proficiency in laboratory testing and data collection, familiarity with technical documentation; US Person required.
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Engineer Supplier Quality or Principal
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
$80k-$148k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or materials science, 2+ or 5+ years in quality, supplier quality, manufacturing, or engineering, root-cause investigations, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
ISO 9001, AS9100, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.24, MIL-A-8625, MIL-DTL-5541, J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, MIL-STD-883, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), AS9102
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Lead Packaging Engineer
Palo Alto or Los Angeles or Boston or Chicago or Sydney
$200k-$260k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Diraq
Diraq: Builds scalable quantum processors using silicon CMOS technology.
Bachelor's in engineering or materials science, significant semiconductor packaging experience, expertise in PCB/substrate and mechanical design, failure analysis, thermal management, and delivering scalable hardware from concept to manufacturing.
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Sr. Manager, Global Product Management
Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States
$135k-$155k/yr HybridFull Time
ITW
ITWNYSE: ITW: Global manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment and consumables.
8+ YOE8+ years product management experience in industrial/scientific/technical products; experience leading teams; strong commercial acumen; bachelor's in engineering, materials science or related; ability to travel ~30%.