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Entrylevel Application Engineer Jobs in Itasca, IL

Sustaining Engineer

Chicago, IL

$94K - $116K/yr

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) * Entry level to 3 years work experience ... Understanding of mechanical drawing requirements and proper application of dimensional and ...

Sustaining Engineer

Chicago, IL

$94K - $116K/yr

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) * Entry level to 3 years work experience ... Understanding of mechanical drawing requirements and proper application of dimensional and ...

... Entry-Level | Full-Time Location: KEYENCE Headquarters - Itasca, IL At KEYENCE , we don't just ... Design and deliver engaging product and application training for new hires and experienced sales ...

... entry-level positions. You'll receive a status update email for each application, so be sure to ... Knowledge of network and application security, software engineering, secure application development ...

Water Resources Engineer

Cary, IL · On-site

$80K - $109K/yr

Our Cary office is looking for an entry level Hydraulic Engineer. The Hydraulic/Stormwater Design ... Demonstrated knowledge and application of applicable NCDOT hydraulic design standards, FEMA ...

The successful candidate will possess a strong foundation in cloud security, application security ... Preferred Qualifications: * Entry-level or associate certifications such as CompTIA Security ...

DEFINITION This is the entry level class in the Civil Engineer series. This class is distinguished ... Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work. Modern principles and ...

Civil Engineer I

Oak Park, IL · On-site

$80K - $116K/yr

DEFINITION This is the entry level class in the Civil Engineer series. This class is distinguished ... application to engineering work. • Modern principles and practices of surveying. • Modern ...

... Entry Level Engineers. The ideal candidate is expected to be comfortable representing the company ... Technical * Understand building codes, their intent, and their application. * Understand major ...

Associate Data Engineer 2027

Chicago, IL · On-site

$118K - $141K/yr

... entry-level positions. You'll receive a status update email for each application, so be sure to ... As a Data Engineer, you'll tackle obstacles related to database integration and untangle complex ...

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How much do entrylevel application engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for entrylevel application engineer in Itasca, IL is $107,783.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,800.00 and $131,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What cities near Itasca, IL are hiring for Entrylevel Application Engineer jobs?

Cities near Itasca, IL with the most Entrylevel Application Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Entrylevel Application Engineer job openings in Itasca, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,783 per year, or $51.8 per hour.

$94K - $116K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Switchcraft, Inc. is a U.S. manufacturer of harsh environment circular connectors, cable assemblies and interconnect solutions. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including medical, industrial controls, transportation and homeland security. We are located on the Northwest side of Chicago and currently have an opening for a Sustaining Engineer.

Location:Jefferson Park, IL (Chicago)

Shift:100% ON SITE - 7:30 am - 4 pm M-F

Pay:$70,000- $75,000

Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance, redesign, improvements and general support for existing products and for designing and releasing custom customer products using current product families
  • Candidate must be able to work on several projects at one time through changing priorities
  • Researches the history and current state of the product evolution, resolution of production and Customer concerns
  • Implementation of product improvements
  • Investigation of new processes and materials
  • Producing and maintaining accurate project plans
  • CAD models and drawings for components and assemblies
  • Specification documents, design analysis (tolerance, FEA, FMEA)
  • Test documentation, product cost estimates, and Bills of Material
  • Coordinates engineering activities with purchasing and manufacturing and making recommendations for parts, materials and tooling
  • Must be able to provide technical support to Sales/Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality and Purchasing
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
  • Entry level to 3 years work experience.
  • Design experience with connector and cable products is a plus.
  • Mechanical Design Skills.
  • Basic understanding of Electrical Engineering skills is a plus.
  • Knowledge of plastic and metal materials and their uses/applications.
  • Understanding of injection molded plastic parts and metal screw machine parts.
  • Experience with 3-D CAD modeling software (SolidWorks preferred) and FEA.
  • Understanding of mechanical drawing requirements and proper application of dimensional and tolerance information.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office
  • Good project management skills
  • Strong verbal & written communication skills

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

FSA-Dependent Care

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401k

Educational Assistance (Tuition Assistance)

Referral Program

Parental Leave

Healthy Rewards

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet

This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status.