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Automotive Lab Testing Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.

Senior Chemist

Lansing, IL · On-site

$57K - $117K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... automotive coatings. This team member utilizes know-how in coatings chemistry and end-use to ... testing procedures. * Prepare, validate, and document lab-scale prototype batches to ensure ...

Koch Industries

Hardware Development Test Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$75K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Direct the work of lab technicians during the setup and execution of design validation tests ... Experience testing and debugging PCBA's and electronic systems using oscilloscopes, multimeters ...

HEXPOL TPE Americas LLC

Development Engineer

Broadview, IL · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

... automotive, medical, consumer goods, and industrial applications. As part of the global Hexpol ... for testing polymeric materials and additives in the lab. * Drives the technology development ...

Koch Industries

Mechanical Test Technician

Lisle, IL · On-site

$50K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... automotive, commercial vehicle and medical ... Molex is now hiring for a Mechanical Test Technician for the Engineering Test Lab in Lisle ...

Recochem Corporation

Quality Manager

Alsip, IL · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... lab to road in over 40 countries. PFX Group™ brings together a family of trusted companies ... From automotive and heavy-duty thermal management systems to household and industrial solutions ...

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How much do automotive lab testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for automotive lab testing in Chicago, IL is $23.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.80 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Automotive Lab Testing vs Automotive Quality Control Technician?

AspectAutomotive Lab TestingAutomotive Quality Control Technician
CredentialsRelevant certifications in lab testing, automotive standardsCertifications in quality assurance and inspection
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, testing facilitiesManufacturing plants, inspection sites
Industry UsageTesting new materials, components, and vehicle prototypesInspecting finished vehicles and parts for defects

Automotive Lab Testing focuses on analyzing materials and components in controlled lab settings, ensuring compliance with standards. Automotive Quality Control Technicians perform inspections during manufacturing to identify defects. While both roles ensure vehicle safety and quality, lab testing emphasizes testing and analysis, whereas quality control involves on-site inspection and defect detection.

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Infographic showing various Automotive Lab Testing job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $48,276 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Lab Assistant - Manufacturing, Maintenance and Welding

Harper College

Palatine, IL • On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Harper College rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

This position is funded through a Perkins grant. Continued employment is contingent upon ongoing grant funding approval. 

Assists in facilitating the successful growth of the Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Welding programs through supporting the Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Welding faculty in the establishment, implementation and ongoing maintenance of MFT/WLD/MNT programs, labs, and equipment.  Provides guidance in equipment set-up and usage, in addition to training and education for students for various types of equipment used.  Manages lab activities during class sessions and initiates ongoing relationships with critical industry and association partners to ensure the program remains both relevant and robust.   

  Education:          Minimum Associates Degree in related field (Welding, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automotive, etc.) preferred. .

Experience:         Minimum 2 years of experience in a shop setting.

Skills Needed:     Welding, Machining, Print Reading, Basic Shop Math, Basic Computer skills, Troubleshooting ability, basic circuit testing, etc.

Characteristic Duties:

Provides guidance and expertise on machine installation, maintenance, and repair.

Assists faculty in necessary training and demonstrations.

Assists and monitors students working within the MNT, Manufacturing and Welding classrooms and labs.

Leads student tours and tours with industry and community partners. Including networking with business and industries, collaborating with faculty and program coordinators to assist in providing a comprehensive overview of the equipment needed to successfully offer programs. This includes care, operation and maintenance of new and existing equipment.

Maintains all equipment records and corrective action reports.

Assists faculty in setting up shop equipment/trainers for activities as planned by instructors.

Maintains inventory, orders supplies, tracks and works within instructional supply budget. 

Assists students with independent practice of skills during open labs.

Identifies occurrences of equipment malfunction or breakage and needs for equipment replacement or addition; repairs equipment, including trainers.

Assists and suggests capital equipment needs. Assists and monitors all students in facility for safety compliance and education. 

Coordinates efforts between print shop and Manufacturing and Welding Technology department needs. Assists faculty in driving efforts to address regulatory compliance and participates in equipment inspections as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned to assist MFT/WLD/MNT faculty and students.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Primarily indoors within a shop setting. Required to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. of tools and equipment.

Equipment/Tools Used:

CNC machines, welding equipment, drill press, band saw, manual mill, manual lathe, measuring tools, CAD/CAM and verification software, multimeter, etc.

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