118 research engineer jobs at 44 companies in Union, IL

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Sr Research Engineer
Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
$97k-$129k/yr OnsiteFull Time
G&W Electric
G&W Electric: Manufactures electrical power distribution and transmission equipment.
15+ YOEBSEE or BSME and 15+ years experience, expert in high voltage technology, thought leadership, research ecosystem management, mentoring, budgeting, and partnership building.
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AI Research Engineer - NLP
Evanston, Illinois, United States
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Sugino Corp
Sugino Corp: Manufacturer of precision industrial cleaning and machining equipment.
3+ YOEPh.D. in CS or related (NLP/LLMs), 3 years post-Ph.D. research experience, mastery of NLP/LLM safety, ability to design and run assessments, code text-analytics, publish research, and collaborate with engineering teams.
LLMs, NLP
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AI Research Engineer - NLP
Evanston or United States
$99k-$136k/yr RemoteFull Time
UL Research Institutes
UL Research Institutes: Performs independent research to advance global public safety science.
3+ YOEPhD in computer science or related field focused on NLP/LLMs,3 years post-PhD experience,expertise in NLP/LLM safety,ability to design and run assessments,code/train text analytics,and publish research.
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Research Scientist
Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States
$77k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Oil-Dri
Oil-DriNYSE: ODC: Manufactures sorbent mineral products for consumer and industrial use.
3+ YOEM.S. with 3–5 years or B.S. with 5–7 years in chemistry/biochemistry/chemical engineering; independent R&D, problem solving, innovation commercialization, strong communication, AI awareness, able to lift 30 lbs, ~10% travel; onsite Monday–Friday.
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Research Scientist
Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States
$77k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Oil-Dri Corporation of AmericaNYSE: ODC: Manufactures and sells specialty mineral-based sorbent products.
3+ YOEM.S. with 3–5 years or B.S. with 5–7 years in chemistry/biochemistry/chemical engineering. Independent R&D, innovation commercialization, problem-solving, strong written/oral communication, AI awareness, ability to lift 30 lbs, ~10% travel. Onsite Monday–Friday in Vernon Hills, IL.
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Product Research Associate (Human Factors)
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
$55k-$64k/yr HybridFull Time
Bisco
Bisco: Manufactures innovative restorative dental materials and adhesive technologies.
Bachelor's degree in a science/engineering/social/medical field, strong writing and organizational skills, general research methodology understanding, Windows and Microsoft Office proficiency, ability to lift 25 lbs.
Windows, Microsoft Office, email, internet
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Principal Peptide Process Engineer, Research Scientist II
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
$142k-$269k/yr OnsiteFull Time
AbbVie
AbbVieNYSE: ABBV: Develops and sells innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines.
Degree in chemical engineering or related field with significant industry experience (varies by degree), expertise in peptide/API process development, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
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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: Produces and sells condiments, dairy products, and packaged foods.
11+ YOEAdvanced degree in engineering, 11+ years R&D processing/engineering experience, expertise in scale-up/pilot trials, CQV/FMEA/CPRA experience, strong project management and technical communication, willing to travel up to 25%.
MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Microsoft Excel, SAP
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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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Materials Engineer
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
$80k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NANO Nuclear Energy
NANO Nuclear EnergyNASDAQ: NNE: Developing advanced nuclear microreactor technologies for clean energy
0+ YOEBachelor's in materials-related engineering, 0–5 years engineering experience (internships/lab research applicable), materials selection/qualification knowledge, data analysis and communication skills.
MATLAB, Python
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Senior Research Scientist, AI & Workforce Intelligence
Vernon Hills or United States
$95k-$110k/yr RemoteFull Time
Wonderlic
Wonderlic: Provides scientific assessments for hiring and employee development.
3+ YOEGraduate degree in I-O psychology or related field, demonstrated ML/NLP engineering experience with production systems, experience with occupational taxonomies and responsible AI, minimum 3 years applied industry experience.
O*NET, ESCO, LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobs Engine, LLM
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Technical Program Engineer
Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
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AMCA International
AMCA International: Tests and certifies performance of air movement equipment.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, 10+ years experience, HVAC system and selection experience, strong communication and project-management skills, proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel, and experience with research or technical projects.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Development Engineer
Racine or Mount Pleasant or San Jose
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Foxconn Interconnect Technology
Foxconn Interconnect TechnologyHong Kong Stock Exchange: 6088: Develops and manufactures electronic connectors and high-precision interconnect solutions.
MSEE/CE/CS required. Design high-speed electronic connectors, schematic work in OrCAD, PCB layout in Cadence Allegro, fixture design for USB/SATA/OSFP/QSFP, coordinate technical and marketing teams, and research new technologies.
OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, USB, SATA, OSFP, QSFP
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Industrial Engineer, Labor Management & Distribution Science
DeKalb, Illinois, United States
$124k-$152k/yr OnsiteFull Time
3M
3MNYSE: MMM: Manufacturers diversified industrial, safety, consumer, and electronics products.
3+ YOEBachelor's in industrial/manufacturing engineering, operations research, or statistics; 3+ years labor management experience in distribution/fulfillment centers; experience with AutoCAD, SQL, Lean Six Sigma, analytics and project management; ability to manage projects and travel up to 25%.
AutoCAD, SQL, Lean Six Sigma
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Human Factors Engineer 1
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$70k-$90k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nemera
Nemera: Designs and manufactures medical devices for drug delivery.
2+ YOEBS/BSE in human factors-related field, 2+ years human factors experience (medical device preferred), usability study and hazard analysis experience, familiarity with HF standards, research and prototyping skills, willingness to travel up to 20%.
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, wireframing tools, image/video editing
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Laboratory Engineer
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
$65k-$86k/yr HybridFull Time
UL Solutions
UL SolutionsNYSE: ULS: Provides safety science testing, inspection, and certification services globally.
University degree in engineering or equivalent experience, ability to manage multiple projects, customer communication, Microsoft Office proficiency, automation integration, and laboratory testing skills.
Microsoft Office
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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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R&D Engineer- Campus 2026-2027
Tonawanda or Burr Ridge
$85k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Linde
LindeNYSE: LIN: Supplies industrial gases and develops gas processing technologies.
Pursuing or obtained a Master’s or PhD in engineering or related science (GPA≥3.5); strong technical background in listed engineering/chemistry fields.
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Development Engineer I
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
$80k-$90k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Tekni-Plex
Tekni-Plex: Develops and manufactures medical and consumer packaging solutions.
2+ YOE2+ years rubber/materials development experience, polymer and elastomer knowledge, hands-on pilot-scale processing, test interpretation, autonomous problem solving, and strong written/verbal communication.
Microsoft PowerPoint, ERP
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Director of Engineering (Research and Development)
Janesville, Wisconsin, United States
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Amphenol
AmphenolNYSE: APH: Global manufacturer of electronic connectors and sensor-based products.
10+ YOE10+ MgmtBachelor's in engineering required (advanced degree preferred), 10+ years progressive technical/R&D leadership, expertise in sensor technologies and signal processing, proven people leadership, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Microsoft Office