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Medinext Global LLC

Design Engineer

Mossville, IL

$28 - $30/hr

Position Title - Design Engineer Job Location - Mossville, IL, USA Bill Rate Range - $28 to $30/ hr Estimated Duration (In Months) - 26 Work Model - Onsite Must have Skills/Attributes - Blueprints ...

Kosmos

Design Engineer

Elk Grove Village, IL

$90K - $140K/yr

As a Design Engineer, you will work full-time on-site in Sheboygan, contributing to the development and implementation of innovative design solutions. This position offers a competitive salary range ...

Kosmos

Design Engineer

Elk Grove Village, IL

$90K - $130K/yr

As a Design Engineer, you will work full-time on-site in Sheboygan, Wisconsin contributing to the development and implementation of innovative design solutions. This position offers a competitive ...

Purple Hires Inc

Design Engineer (Creo)

Mossville, IL · On-site

Design Engineer Location: Mossville, IL (Onsite) Position Summary: Caterpillar is seeking a Design Engineer 2 to support the design, integration, and optimization of hydraulic systems and components ...

Chicago Metalcraft Inc

Design Engineer

South Elgin, IL · On-site

$70K - $95K/yr

Design Engineer Company: Chicago Metalcraft Inc. Location: South Elgin, IL Job Type: Full-Time About Us Chicago Metalcraft Inc. is a leading stainless-steel fabrication company specializing in the ...

Kelly Services

SolidWorks Design Engineer

Aurora, IL

$80K - $100K/yr

Design Engineer Kelly ® Engineering is seeking a Design Engineer for a direct hire position with an Aurora, IL based client. This is an ideal role for an individual with 3+ years design engineering ...

Caterpillar

Design Engineer

Mossville, IL · On-site

This Design Engineer will lead the design, development, and validation of cooling components and systems for Caterpillar machinery, with a primary focus on Track Type Tractor and Surface Rock Drill ...

Whiting Corporation

Design Engineer

Crete, IL · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Design Engineer ID: 71420316 Department: Rail Maintenance Equipment Location: Crete, IL Description Design Engineer Performs duties related to the creation of CAD solid models, layout and detail ...

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HNTB Corporation

Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $215K/yr

The Design Engineer focuses primarily on the development and preparation of plans, drawings, and design deliverables for transportation-related infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on roadway ...

HNTB

Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$110K - $215K/yr

The Design Engineer focuses primarily on the development and preparation of plans, drawings, and design deliverables for transportation-related infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on roadway ...

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How much do design developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for design developer in Illinois is $125,342.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,700.00 and $152,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Design Developer vs Graphic Designer?

AspectDesign DeveloperGraphic Designer
CredentialsTypically holds a degree in design, computer science, or related fields; may have coding certificationsUsually has a degree or diploma in graphic design or visual arts
Work EnvironmentWorks on digital interfaces, websites, and applications, often collaborating with developersFocuses on visual content creation for print and digital media
Industry UsageCommon in tech, web development, and digital product companiesPrevalent in advertising, publishing, and branding agencies

Design Developers combine design skills with coding knowledge to create functional digital products, while Graphic Designers focus on visual aesthetics and branding. Both roles require creativity, but Design Developers are more involved in the technical implementation of designs for digital platforms.

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Design Developer jobs? Cities in Illinois with the most Design Developer job openings:
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Infographic showing various Design Developer job openings in Illinois as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 50% Full Time, 41% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,342 per year, or $60.3 per hour.

Design Engineer

Medinext Global LLC

Mossville, IL

$28 - $30/hr

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Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Position Description:
 
Position Title - Design Engineer                 
Job Location - Mossville, IL, USA                 
Bill Rate Range - $28 to $30/ hr
Estimated Duration (In Months) - 26                 
Work Model - Onsite
Must have Skills/Attributes - Blueprints, Creo, Design, Engineer, Troubleshooting                 
Shift - M-F, 8am - 5pm
 
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Engineering
 
Required Skills for the Design Engineer:
- 2-4 years of experience
- Basic knowledge of the full product development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery
- Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make changes as needed to resolve issue
- Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and complete complex computations
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and analytical reports
- Experience with modeling applications related to technical field such as CREO and advanced familiarity with team collaboration tools and Microsoft Office programs
- Highly competent in both verbal and written communications, problem solving, customer service and interpersonal skills
- Basic ability to lead team meetings, work effectively in a team environment, independently and efficiently manage one’s time, and taking initiative in completing deliverables
- Detail oriented, analytical, innovative with problem solving ability and operating with urgency
 
Desired Skills:
- Working knowledge of hydraulic components or systems 
 
Design Engineer Overview:
- Position is focused on design engineering, project management & supplier product application engineering for integration and optimization in mobile hydraulic systems
- Activities encompass leading a global team including domestic and international engineers, hydraulic component suppliers and machine design teams to deliver innovative solutions aligned with vendor, client, and business needs
- Desired engineering skills include understanding machine hydraulic system architecture, hydraulic component design fundamentals, ability to apply specialized technical information to understand functional requirements, draft detailed component requirements documents, objectively evaluate multiple solutions, complete design analysis/verification activities, lead technical and commercial discussions with multiple teams, and conduct technical design and stakeholder reviews
- Occasional travel to suppliers, product group design centers, and dealer/customer sites may be required
 
Responsibilities:
- Apply technical knowledge of hydraulic valve design methods, component materials and metrology and technical specifications to ensure the product performance, life expectancy and machine integration meet application requirements as designed by a supplier and program deadlines are met
- Engineer must be able to effectively manage technical information protection, schedule and organize project deliverables, complete both team and independent deliverables and create and/or coordinate technical and commercial information for report out in team and stakeholder reviews

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