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Executive Graduate Polymer Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Entegris

Material Characterization Scientist

Aurora, IL · On-site

$114K - $144K/yr

Working with scientists and engineers in product design and production to design and execute DOE ... PhD in Polymer Science, Materials Science or related field required * 3+ years of post-graduate ...

Entegris

Material Characterization Scientist

Aurora, IL

$114K - $144K/yr

Working with scientistsand engineers in product design and production to design and execute DOE ... PhD in Polymer Science, Materials Scienceor related field required * 3+ years ofpost-graduate ...

IDEX

National Account Executive

Wheeling, IL · On-site

Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX ... With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR ...

Charlestowne Hotels

Engineer

Lake Forest, IL

$21 - $25/hr

... with the Executive Housekeeper and Front Office * Respond to work ticket entries with sense of ... High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): or Work Equivalent Certificates/Licenses:

Deer Path Inn

Engineer

Lake Forest, IL · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

... with the Executive Housekeeper and Front Office * Respond to work ticket entries with sense of ... High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): or Work Equivalent Certificates/Licenses:

Formerra

Project Manager, Operations

Chicago, IL · On-site

... distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world's leading polymer producers with ... Facilitate project steering committee meetings and executive status update, including ...

Formerra

Director of Global Marketing

Romeoville, IL · On-site

... distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world's leading polymer producers with ... and executive leadership, this role will ensure marketing investments are aligned with strategic ...

Formerra

Director of Global Marketing

Romeoville, IL · On-site

... distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world's leading polymer producers with ... and executive leadership, this role will ensure marketing investments are aligned with strategic ...

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How much do executive graduate polymer engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive graduate polymer engineer in Chicago, IL is $92,022.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,100.00 and $118,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Graduate Polymer Engineer vs Polymer Scientist?

AspectExecutive Graduate Polymer EngineerPolymer Scientist
Required CredentialsDegree in Polymer Engineering or related field, often with internship experienceDegree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Polymer Science, often with research experience
Work EnvironmentIndustrial settings, product development, manufacturingResearch labs, academic institutions, R&D departments
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, chemical companies, product firmsResearch institutions, universities, R&D divisions

The Executive Graduate Polymer Engineer typically focuses on applying engineering principles in industrial settings, while the Polymer Scientist emphasizes research and development in labs. Both roles require a strong background in polymers but differ in their primary work environment and responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Graduate Polymer Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL?

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Senior Engineer, Product Development

SIG Combibloc

Northlake, IL • On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Senior Engineer, Product Development
Posting Start Date: 6/30/26
Main Location: Northlake,IL
Requisition ID: 53343
You may be our new
Senior Engineer, Product Development
SUMMARY OF ROLE
COMPENSATION: $95,000-$110,000
This role combines a strong technical vision, engineering skills and flexible packaging experience to develop liquid packaging solutions for SIG. Direct interaction with suppliers, customers and other industry participants will be necessary to understand the environment and execute the projects. The role develops solutions and conducts trials with blown film extrusion, printing, lamination and bag / pouch fabrication techniques, as well as coordinates lab testing. The ideal candidate can think beyond detailed design issues; and manage complex projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As an at-will employer, SIG reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.
  • Manages flexible packaging development activities.
  • Creates a vision for the assigned segments and implements it.
  • Establishes self as a technical subject matter expert in food and non-food packaging via interaction with suppliers, customers and other industry participants.
  • Researches advanced polymers and processing technologies with unique properties, to create the next generation value proposition.
  • Performs literature and patent searches, scouts for new technologies and actively identify intellectual property and patentable inventions.
  • Coordinates blown film extrusion, printing, lamination and bag / pouch developments and trials; as well as lab testing.
  • Leads cross-functional teams, including members from the commercial, operations and supply chain departments, to commercialize the vision.
  • Ability to travel 25% of the time. International travel may be required

YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Polymer Engineering, or Materials Science from an accredited four-year college or university. Graduate degree preferred.
  • Minimum of three years' experience in blown film extrusion, printing (flexo, roto and digital) and lamination (solvent-less and solvent).
  • Experience in flexible packaging development and trials.
  • Knowledge of food science and filling equipment are preferred.
  • Experience in operating blown film equipment.

WE OFFER
  • Generous Day 1 eligibility healthcare & life insurance for you and qualified dependents
  • 401K Retirement matching reimbursement
  • Vacation & PSL
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonus
  • And much more!

SIG COMPENTENCIES
We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is 'yes', come and join us.
OUR PROMISE
SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. We offer competitive compensation and an opportunity to partially work from home. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.
ABOUT SIG
SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it's the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.
Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.
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