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Director Memory Design Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Substation Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$100K - $128K/yr

Substation Design Engineer Location: Chicago, IL Type ... Direct Hire Contractor Work Model: Hybrid/Remote Substation Electrical Engineer - Grid Mid to ...

Substation Design Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$100K - $128K/yr

Substation Design Engineer Location: Chicago, IL Type ... Direct Hire Contractor Work Model: Hybrid/Remote Substation Electrical Engineer - Grid Mid to ...

Engineer, Design Mechanical

Joliet, IL · On-site

$122K - $154K/yr

Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve ... Perform engineering tasks as assigned by supervision applying engineering principles. * Accountable ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for director memory design engineer in Chicago, IL is $139,856.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,800.00 and $167,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Chicago, IL

$160K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

Title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Chicago (Ravenswood area)
Hire Type: Direct Hire OR Indefinite contract
Compensation: $160k-170K yrly
Benefits:Comprehensive Benefit Package
Must have Skill Set: Strong Leadrship Skills

About the Opportunity
Join a global leader in advanced product development and manufacturing solutions serving highly regulated industries. This organization partners with some of the world’s most recognized brands to design, develop, and manufacture complex, high-performance products used worldwide.

They are expanding capabilities and seeking an experienced Technical Leader / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to drive innovation, lead mechanical design efforts, and guide multidisciplinary teams through the full product development lifecycle.

Position Overview
This is a high-impact leadership role for a results-driven engineer with strong mechanical design expertise and proven success leading cross-functional teams. You will oversee multiple programs, solve complex engineering challenges, and ensure designs are optimized for performance, manufacturability, and scalability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced product development environments and enjoys mentoring engineers while shaping next-generation products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate mechanical design activities across one or more product development programs
  • Partner with cross-functional and multi-site teams to achieve technical and business objectives
  • Define priorities, timelines, and resource needs for engineering programs
  • Develop and communicate technical action plans internally and externally
  • Identify risks early and recommend practical solutions balancing cost, timing, and requirements
  • Design, build, and test prototypes to evaluate product performance
  • Solve complex technical challenges throughout development and commercialization
  • Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
  • Collaborate with tooling, automation, and manufacturing teams for high-volume production readiness
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical contributors
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 7+ years of product development or mechanical design engineering experience
  • Strong knowledge of regulated industry standards (FDA, ISO, or similar)
  • Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks and related engineering software
  • Experience leading technical aspects of product/device development programs
  • Background in high-volume manufacturing, injection molding, and automation
Preferred Skills
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills
  • Ability to work effectively across multiple locations and functions
  • Experience in consulting or client-facing engineering environments
  • Basic understanding of electronics and software integration
Why Consider This Role?
  • Lead high-visibility engineering programs with real business impact
  • Work on innovative products used globally
  • Collaborate with world-class engineering and manufacturing teams
  • Strong growth opportunity within an expanding global organization


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.