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Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Aecon Group, Inc.

Engineer, Mechanical

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

Aecon Engineering Services, Inc. is seeking an entry level Mechanical Engineer for the Engineering Programs Group. The successful candidate will work as part of the team of engineers located in ...

BBS Automation

Sr. Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $142K/yr

Lead the development of mechanical designs for large multiple module system and the engineering ... Company Paid Life, AD&D and STD * LTD * Vision * 401k plan * Flex Spending * Vacation time * Paid ...

Stantec

Mechanical EIT

Chicago, IL · On-site

It is an exciting opportunity for mechanical engineering support of a broad spectrum of projects in the E&R space. Your Key Responsibilities As part of the Delivery Center team, the mechanical EIT is ...

Just In Time Staffing LLC

Be Seen First

Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer

Elgin, IL · On-site

$65K - $82K/yr

... D coverage, PTO. We are seeking an Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and play a ... Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related issues. * Work closely ...

Kimley-Horn

Mechanical Engineering Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$88K - $91K/yr

Kimley-Horn is looking for Mechanical Engineering graduates to join our Chicago, Illinois office's MEP team! This is not a remote position. * Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to ...

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The LaSalle Group

Construction Engineer Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

... * Entry-level position; minimum of one year of experience * Experience with mechanical building ... Gavin Sullivan LaSalle Network #LI-GS1 LNESC LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d ...

Actalent

Mechanical Design Engineer

Geneva, IL · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Mechanical Design Engineer The Mechanical Design Engineer develops advanced mechanical designs for ... Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term ...

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viaPhoton

Mechanical Design Engineer

Naperville, IL

$75K - $102K/yr

In five years we've grown to a team of 200+ and 4x'd our revenue in the last year alone, and we're ... Have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field * Are proficient in ...

viaPhoton

Mechanical Design Engineer

Aurora, IL

$75K - $102K/yr

In five years we've grown to a team of 200+ and 4x'd our revenue in the last year alone, and we're ... Have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field * Are proficient in ...

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How much do entry level r&d mechanical engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level r&d mechanical engineer in Chicago, IL is $34.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.74 and $38.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectEntry Level R&D Mechanical EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, development teams, innovation-focused settingsDesign offices, manufacturing facilities, product development teams
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, tech companies, R&D departmentsManufacturers, engineering firms, product companies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level R&D roles in mechanical engineeringDifferences in design-focused mechanical engineering roles

Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineers focus on developing new technologies and prototypes in research environments, while Mechanical Design Engineers primarily work on designing and improving existing products for manufacturing. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in daily tasks and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $71,137 per year, or $34.2 per hour.

Assistant Mechanical Engineer

CRRC Sifang America

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Summary
The Assistant Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer is expected to be comfortable working in the manufacturing environment; capable to work under pressure and with limited supervision, and respond to the production/quality related issues in a timely manner to avoid production delays. The day-to-day activities involve working with Technical Engineering groups, Design groups, Production teams, Quality Assurance teams, Procurement and Aftersales department to improve existing product designs and processes to increase throughput, decrease operational costs, and improve quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•       Assist in overseeing the assembly process of railcar interior, exterior and undercar including its special system. 
•       Ensure the assembly process carried out according to the guidelines provided by R&D and Technical Engineer division of our parent company and meet the customer’s requirements.
•       Process the engineering changes through ECN system and release the change notifications to other departments.
•       Create and update Bill of Materials for engineering changes and released notifications.
•       Create and update assembly drawings, work instructions and process documents, schematics for Mechanical assemblies under supervision.
•       Assist with providing training to assembly workers as necessary. 
•       Develop tooling, fixtures, and work cell layouts to facilitate the manufacturing and assembly process. 
•       Perform process evaluation and recommend/initiate process improvements activities.
•       Coordinate with quality and testing teams to trouble shoot issues related to assembly and perform root cause analysis.
•       Participate in continuous process improvement activities and provide recommendation to meet required production goals.
•       Identify tooling needs and propose the acquisition of tools to ease assembly and manufacturing processes while enhancing productivity. 
•       Liaise between R&D, Technical Engineering Department (TED) and vendors to handle technical issue effectively.
•       Travelling to off-site locations to provide after sales support, visit suppliers, as necessary and assigned.
•       Performing other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Education and Experience
♦Required
•       Four-year bachelor degree in engineering field. 
•       Proven ability to read Mechanical Drawings and Process documents.
•       Willingness to take a “hands on” approach to solve any assembly related issue.
•       Determination to learn about different mechanical or electrical systems.
•       Ability to use various testing and measuring instruments accurately, including but not limited to calipers, height gauge, force gauge.
•       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
♦Preferred
•       Six-month to one year's working experience or internship experience as a design, process mechanical or manufacturing engineer in the manufacturing industry. 
•       Understanding and experience working with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems. 
•       2D/3D CAD and drafting experience with CATIA and AutoCAD.
•       Experience working with SAP or other ERP system.
•       Bilingual in English and Mandarin
Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000/annually
Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401k 
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  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
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