17 r d mechanical engineer jobs at 10 companies in Chicago, IL

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R&D Senior Engineer
Lake Zurich or North Barrington
$95k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Medical Murray
Medical Murray: Development and contract manufacturing of complex medical devices.
3+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in biomedical/mechanical/related engineering required; 3+ years medical device engineering experience; SolidWorks and Microsoft Office proficiency; experience with design controls, V&V, risk management, prototyping, and manufacturing transfer.
SolidWorks, Microsoft Office
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Engineer II, DEV
North Barrington, Illinois, United States
$80k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Medical Murray
Medical Murray: Development and contract manufacturing of complex medical devices.
2+ YOEBachelor's or master’s in biomedical/mechanical or related engineering; 2–5 years medical device experience; SolidWorks proficiency; experience with design controls, verification/validation, FMEA; project leadership and Microsoft Office skills.
SolidWorks, Microsoft Office
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Mechanical Project Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$90k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Affiliated Engineers
Affiliated Engineers: Provides engineering design and consulting for complex buildings.
10+ YOEBSME/BSAE with 10+ years HVAC design for research/Healthcare/Higher Education; PE license preferred; Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks experience preferred.
Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks
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Sr Sci, R&D - Packaging Dev
Glenview, Illinois, United States
$90k-$112k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Kraft Heinz
Kraft HeinzNASDAQ: KHC: Produces and sells condiments, dairy products, and packaged foods.
4+ YOEBachelor’s degree in Packaging, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering with ~4 years (or Master’s/PhD with less), packaging R&D experience, DOE/statistical problem solving, PLM/SAP proficiency, commercialization and project leadership experience.
PLM, SAP
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Fall 2026 R&D Co-op – Equipment Development
Burr Ridge, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Linde
LindeNYSE: LIN: Supplies industrial gases and develops gas processing technologies.
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's engineering program (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical), minimum 3.25 GPA, strong communication and data-analytics skills, able to work onsite 40 hrs/wk and present findings; cryogenics or food & beverage experience preferred.
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Research Lead, R&D - E2E Complex Projects, Process
Glenview, Illinois, United States
$142k-$177k/yr HybridFull Time
Kraft Heinz
Kraft HeinzNASDAQ: KHC: Manufacturer and global marketer of food and beverage products.
11+ YOEAdvanced engineering degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, minimum 11 years R&D processing experience, expertise in processing commercialization (CQV,FMEA,CPRA), pilot scale-up, project tools (Microsoft Project,Smartsheet,Jira), advanced Excel, SAP, and ability to travel up to 25%.
Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Microsoft Excel, SAP, CQV, FMEA, CPRA
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Sr Sci, R&D - Packaging Dev
Glenview, Illinois, United States
$90k-$112k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Kraft Heinz
Kraft HeinzNASDAQ: KHC: Manufacturer and global marketer of food and beverage products.
3+ YOEBS/MS/PhD in packaging, chemical or mechanical engineering (or related) with 3–5+ years relevant packaging experience; strong packaging test and materials knowledge; leadership and communication skills; willing to travel up to 30%.
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Sr Sci, R&D - Packaging Dev
Glenview, Illinois, United States
$90k-$112k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Kraft Heinz
Kraft HeinzNASDAQ: KHC: Produces and sells condiments, dairy products, and packaged foods.
3+ YOEBS/MS/PhD in Packaging, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or related) with 3+ years (PhD3/MS4/BS5) relevant packaging experience; strong packaging test and materials knowledge; leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Sr Sci, R&D - Packaging Dev
Glenview, Illinois, United States
$90k-$112k/yr HybridFull Time
Kraft Heinz
Kraft HeinzNASDAQ: KHC: Manufacturer and global marketer of food and beverage products.
Bachelor's in packaging/chemical/mechanical engineering (4+ yrs) or Master's (3+ yrs) or PhD (2+ yrs) with CPG experience; project leadership, DOE/statistics, commercialization, PLM/SAP experience, and willingness to travel 20–40%.
PLM, SAP, Designs of Experiment (DOE)
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Graphite Engineer
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
$85k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NANO Nuclear Energy
NANO Nuclear EnergyNASDAQ: NNE: Developing advanced nuclear microreactor technologies for clean energy
0+ YOEBachelor's in materials/mechanical/nuclear engineering, 0–5 years experience, materials science fundamentals, ability to analyze technical data and communicate conclusions; preferred graduate degree and graphite/high-temperature materials or irradiation experience.
ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, MATLAB, Python
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Lead Process Owner - Testing (Chemical/Mechanical)
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
$116k-$160k/yr HybridFull Time
UL Solutions
UL SolutionsNYSE: ULS: Provides safety science testing, inspection, and certification services globally.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or related technical field; 5+ years in chemical/mechanical/material testing; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt; strong communication and stakeholder engagement; English fluency.
Lean Six Sigma, Quality Management System, SOPs
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Lab Technician
Hobart, Indiana, United States
$47k-$64k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Atkore
AtkoreNYSE: ATKR: Manufacturing electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions for construction.
1+ YOELaboratory technician with 1-3 years in lab/manufacturing/testing; HS diploma required; degree preferred in mechanical engineering or related field.
Excel, Word, Autodesk Fusion 360, Laboratory Equipment
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Postdoctoral Appointee – AI-Driven Computational Catalysis
Lemont, Illinois, United States
$73k-$121k/yr OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory: Conducts scientific research and develops advanced energy technologies.
0+ YOERecent or soon-to-be-completed PhD in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, or related field; quantum mechanics, electronic structure, AI/ML, VASP, and Python expertise required.
VASP, Python, AI/ML
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Postdoctoral Appointee – Hydrometallurgical Process Engineering and Chemical Separations
Lemont, Illinois, United States
$73k-$121k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory: Conducts scientific research and develops advanced energy technologies.
Ph.D. in chemical, mechanical, or mining engineering (completed within past 5 years), experimental research experience with chemical/process systems, familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition, proficiency with Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW, strong communication and publication record.
Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW
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Senior Biomechanist (Accident Reconstruction)
Phoenix or Philadelphia or Charleston or New York City or Atlanta or Los Angeles or United States or Boston or Tampa or San Francisco or Charlotte or Chicago or San Diego or Dallas
RemoteFull Time
YA Group
YA Group: Professional services firm specializing in forensic engineering and risk mitigation.
4+ YOERequires 4+ years in biomechanics, accident reconstruction, or premises liability; Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering degree; CAD experience; automotive systems knowledge; and PE, PhD, SAE, or ACTAR credentials.
PC-Crash, CAD, 3D modeling, Event Data Recorder, forensic animations
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Executive Director, Device Development
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$274k-$365k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Xeris Biopharma
Xeris BiopharmaNASDAQ: XERS: Develops and commercializes innovative biopharmaceutical therapies and products.
18+ YOEMaster's in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering and ~18 years pharmaceutical/biopharma device experience; 15+ years GMP experience; expertise in combination products, regulatory submissions, QMS, design controls, and program leadership.
SOLIDWORKS, CAD Software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel
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Postdoctoral Appointee – Battery Modeling, Electrochemistry, and AI
Lemont, Illinois, United States
$73k-$121k/yr OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory: Conducts scientific research and develops advanced energy technologies.
Recent PhD (0–5 years) in chemical/mechanical/materials engineering, chemistry or related; strong electrochemistry and battery modeling skills; experience with mass/momentum/energy–based computational models; proficiency with AI tools and agentic workflows; strong analysis and communication skills.
AI tools, agentic workflows, DFT, AIMD