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How much do injection molding engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for injection molding engineer in Illinois is $86,659.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $101,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an injection molding engineer do?

An Injection Molding Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting plastic injection molding processes in manufacturing. They work with tool design, material selection, machine settings, and quality control to ensure efficient and defect-free production. Their role involves improving cycle times, reducing waste, and maintaining product consistency. They also collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to meet performance and cost objectives.

What are typical challenges faced by injection molding engineers, and how is teamwork involved in overcoming them?

Injection Molding Engineers often face challenges such as troubleshooting part defects, optimizing cycle times, and addressing equipment malfunctions to maintain production quality and efficiency. Tackling these issues typically requires close collaboration with design engineers, quality assurance specialists, and production technicians, ensuring solutions are both practical and sustainable. Effective teamwork is crucial for quickly identifying root causes, implementing process improvements, and maintaining a seamless manufacturing workflow. By working together, technical teams can reduce downtime, increase yield, and drive ongoing innovation within the production process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an injection molding engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Injection Molding Engineer, you need a solid understanding of mold design, polymer processing, and manufacturing engineering principles, often supported by a degree in mechanical or plastics engineering. Familiarity with CAD software, mold flow analysis tools, and quality management systems like ISO 9001 is typically required, along with certifications such as Six Sigma or RJG Master Molder being highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills make someone stand out in this position. These competencies are critical for minimizing defects, optimizing production efficiency, and ensuring smooth collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Injection Molding Engineer jobs in Illinois?

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Infographic showing various Injection Molding Engineer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $86,659 per year, or $41.7 per hour.

Injection Molding Engineer

HARTING Technology Group

Elgin, IL • On-site

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design and develop injection molding processes for manufacturing products.

  • Oversee and optimize injection molding operations to ensure quality and efficiency.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to injection molding processes and equipment.


Job description

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Injection Molding Engineer
Position type: Full-time
Type of contract: Permanent
HARTING stands for strong connections - across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you'll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here's to your unique future with us: Yours!
HARTING stands for strong connections - across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you'll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here's to your unique future with us: Yours!
Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions.....
We are seeking a Injection Molding Engineer (based in Elgin, Illinois) tosupport the operation in the injection molding area, purchasing equipment, help bring the new technologies, and development of new products.
To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:
  • Serve as the project manager for the launch of new tooling through regular communication with and review of the tool shop activities and progress to ensure new tool builds are designed and built.
  • Provide input for new project quotes to ensure planned equipment is suitable.
  • On-Time Completion, Quality, and Cost Targets associated with the Implementation of New Injection Molds, machines and projects into Production
  • Participate in problem solving efforts for root cause determination of part defects
  • Reviews mold vendor design proposals and assures functional mold performance.
  • Interfaces with customers and suppliers on project matters, mold and fixture design, validation, and product quality issues.
  • Responsible for ensuring Design for Manufacturability - advises customers on required mold/part design changes
  • Develop and optimize injection molding processes for tight-tolerance, short-run production
  • Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for non-conformances.

Skills And Experience to Thrive In This Role
  • +5 years of injection molding experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or Engineering degree or relevant experience may substitute for the required degree
  • Working knowledge of engineering terminology and technical experience with injection molding, processes, tooling and validation protocols.
  • Strong customer/supplier/vendor communication and follow-up skills
  • Working experience with new product launch concepts and implementation with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Supports global team interactions and projects
  • Familiarity with problem solving techniques and flexibility
  • Exceptional attention to detail in a collaborative and team driven environment
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to identify and define problems, and employ a logical, methodical approach to solving them is required.

Supports global team interactions and projects (travel and phone).
HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.
As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard - to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun - like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!
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HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:
CompensationHARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
  • Competitive base salary: $80,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location).
  • This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits
  • 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start - quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max).