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Remote Design Engineer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Structural Engineer S.E. - Remote

El Paso, IL · On-site +1

$113K - $138K/yr

As a Structural Design Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in the design process, ensuring that ... Fully remote work opportunity: Teammates in this key engineering role have the option to work fully ...

Civil Engineer

Libertyville, IL · On-site +1

$73K - $130K/yr

Office-based, Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm, with flexible schedules and remote options. * In-House Design : As a Design Engineer, design and develop roadway plans, specifications, and estimates while ...

Senior Roadway Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$107K - $147K/yr

Flexible work environment to include occasional remote work. Wood Chicago is a leader in the ... These projects include significant design-build opportunities, as well as traditional design-bid ...

As a Remote Professional Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in the design process, ensuring that each project meets our high standards of quality and performance. Basic Job Functions: In this role ...

As a Remote Professional Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in the design process, ensuring that ... Creative Design: Develop safe and economical structures that fulfill project requirements while ...

This position provides the flexibility of remote work, enabling you to achieve a work-life balance ... Identify design scope (budget / schedule) changes and technical design risks throughout project ...

This position provides the flexibility of remote work, enabling you to achieve a work-life balance ... Identify design scope (budget / schedule) changes and technical design risks throughout project ...

This position provides the flexibility of remote work, enabling you to achieve a work-life balance ... Identify design scope (budget / schedule) changes and technical design risks throughout project ...

Position can be located in any of our offices, hybrid or fully remote Key Responsibilities CAD ... Collaborate with engineering, design, and project teams to resolve CAD related challenges. * Assist ...

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Position can be located in any of our offices, hybrid or fully remote Key Responsibilities CAD ... Collaborate with engineering, design, and project teams to resolve CAD related challenges. * Assist ...

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Position can be located in any of our offices, hybrid or fully remote Key Responsibilities CAD ... Collaborate with engineering, design, and project teams to resolve CAD related challenges. * Assist ...

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Position can be located in any of our offices, hybrid or fully remote Key Responsibilities CAD ... Collaborate with engineering, design, and project teams to resolve CAD related challenges. * Assist ...

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How much do remote design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote design engineer in Illinois is $49.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.98 and $59.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a remote design engineer do?

Remote design engineers work from home or a remote office, and depending on their specialty, may have a wide range of duties and responsibilities. For instance, as an electrical engineer, you use specialized tools and software to design and plan electrical systems, ranging from computer hardware to wide power grids. As an automotive design engineer, you translate ideas and consumer needs into usable products, or may even work on a team to design an entire vehicle line. As an industrial design engineer, you may assist in the development of consumer products, ranging from everything from kitchen gadgets to smartphones to modern furniture. In all cases, you work with a team of other designers and engineers, each contributing expertise to create a final product.

What is a remote design engineer?

A Remote Design Engineer is a professional who creates and develops product designs, systems, or structures while working from a location outside of a traditional office, often from home. They use computer-aided design (CAD) software and collaborate with teams via digital communication tools. Remote Design Engineers can work in various fields such as mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering, and are responsible for turning ideas into detailed technical plans. This role requires strong communication skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work independently. By working remotely, they can contribute to projects from virtually anywhere in the world.

How do remote design engineers effectively collaborate with teams across different time zones?

Remote Design Engineers often work with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders from various locations, making clear communication and effective collaboration essential. They typically use digital tools like project management platforms, video conferencing, and shared design software to synchronize work and provide updates. To overcome time zone differences, teams may schedule regular check-ins during overlapping hours and establish clear documentation practices so everyone stays informed. Being proactive in communication and flexible with meeting times can greatly improve teamwork and project success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote design engineer?

To thrive as a Remote Design Engineer, you need strong expertise in engineering principles, CAD software proficiency, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and collaborative project management platforms is typically required, along with certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) where applicable. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and self-motivation are essential soft skills for remote collaboration and project delivery. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering accurate designs, meeting deadlines, and ensuring seamless teamwork in a remote environment.
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Infographic showing various Remote Design Engineer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,169 per year, or $49.1 per hour.

Sr. Design Engineer - Electro-Mechanical Actuation

Regal Rexnord

Downers Grove, IL • On-site, Remote

$83K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago


Regal Rexnord rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

174th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Work Model: This role can be performed remotely from an approved location, with flexibility based on business needs and applicable requirements.

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Position Summary
This position will serve as technical lead and owner for Electro-Mechanical Actuation aerospace products. The engineer is responsible for the design, development, integration and validation of the actuator designs, including motor, gears, drive mechanisms, sensors and structural housings.

The position works closely with customers and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-performance, flight-critical actuation systems for next-generation aircraft platforms.
Key Accountabilities
Technical Leadership and System Design

  • Lead system architecture, sizing, and design of electro-mechanical actuators (motor, gearing, ball screw/roller screw, position sensing).
  • Perform analysis and design studies (torque-speed, position accuracy, life, safety and reliability).
  • Define and manage requirements flow-down to the actuator component level

Product Development

  • Own actuator design through full lifecycle (concept qualification production).
  • Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR) and ensure technical readiness.
  • Develop and maintain engineering models, drawings, and specifications.

Testing and Validation

  • Define and support component and system-level test plans.
  • Correlate analysis with test data and drive design improvements.
  • Lead root cause investigations for test or field failures.

Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration

  • Partner with component engineers, suppliers and manufacturing engineers to ensure proper integration.
  • Provide technical oversight to suppliers.
  • Drive DFM/DFA considerations and ensure producibility.

Program Execution

  • Lead technical execution against program milestones and deliverables of numerous new product introductions.
  • Balance performance, cost, weight, and manufacturability in design decisions.
  • Support customer interactions with technical expertise.
  • Assess and adapt to the impact of material availability, long-lead components, and supplier delivery schedules on engineering development, build plans, and program milestones.

Continuous Improvement

  • Assist in Identifying & driving continuous improvement opportunities within the facilities and at our supplier's locations.
  • Contribute to the breakthrough product development process
  • Maintain and improve existing products
  • Create and maintain policies, procedures, engineering standards, programs, and work instructions


Job Requirements
Capabilities and Success Factors

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
  • 7 + years of EMA or related engineering work experience
  • Advanced knowledge in the application, design and theory of operations for electro-mechanical actuators
  • Working knowledge of 3D Solid Modeling software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, CREO, and/or CATIA
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering part drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Background in metal manufacturing environment including metal cutting and grinding
  • General working knowledge of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools
  • Knowledge of Stage-Gate development processes
  • Experience working in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment is required
  • Experience in root cause analysis and formal problem-solving techniques
  • Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management
  • Strong customer service orientation/ High level of interpersonal skills
  • Capable of occasional travel to customers and plants

Expected Base Salary Range: [$83,500 - $130,000]

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's basepaycompensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience,educationand internal peer compensationcomparisons among other potential factors.

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Paid Leaves
  • Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.


The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.


Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.


Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.


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