--- title: "Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/mechanical-engineer/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:00:15.986Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/mechanical-engineer/locations/chicago-il" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/mechanical-engineer/locations/chicago-il/data.json"] --- Mechanical Engineer market brief · Chicago, IL # Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL 104 mechanical engineer openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 51 employers, led by Sargent & Lundy, Actalent, and Harrison Consulting Solutions. The middle half of posted salaries runs $82,110–$121,500 a year (median $100,610), from the 78% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 30% of openings. 8% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mechanical+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Mechanical Engineer markets](/jobs/mechanical-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 104 : Live mechanical engineer openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 51 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $100,610 : 78% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/mechanical-engineer/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)31 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/mechanical-engineer/locations/chicago-il/mid-level)14 jobs [Senior](/jobs/mechanical-engineer/locations/chicago-il/senior)25 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/mechanical-engineer/locations/chicago-il/lead)25 jobs Chicago's mechanical engineer market is led by entry-level openings, with 31 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 104 Hiring employers 51 Salary coverage 78% Median experience 7.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 59 26 companies · $84,881 median Established employers 22 13 companies · $120,000 median Top of market 15 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $82,110 P50 $100,610 P75 $121,500 P90 $141,593 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live mechanical engineer listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mechanical+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare mechanical engineer opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 104 live roles tracked in this market. - 51 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mechanical+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/mechanical-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Mechanical Engineer in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 104 mechanical engineer openings across 51 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 31 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Sargent & Lundy is one of the most active visible employers, with 24 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative mechanical engineer openings Employer activity · 51 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Sargent & Lundy logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sargentlundy.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2Ffavicon.svg&sig=trgJFR-msi3PbBJlUmpz7_kyf2RiOW_YXlxXYPLxTn8) Sargent & LundyStartups & growing teams24Open roles](/company/sargent-and-lundy)[![Actalent logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Factalent.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F08%2Fcropped-ac-talent-180x180.jpg&sig=4_DyiZZThVEdYmDbZz__Wc7Ivbc7DreWRNqrOKY-JI8) ActalentStartups & growing teams7Open roles](/company/actalent)[![Harrison Consulting Solutions logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg1.wsimg.com%2Fisteam%2Fip%2Fstatic%2Fpwa-app%2Flogo-default.png%2F%3A%2Frs%3Dw%3A57%2Ch%3A57%2Cm) Harrison Consulting SolutionsTop of market5Open roles](/company/harrison-consulting-solutions)[![Amazon logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Ffavicon.ico) AmazonEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/amazon)[![Burns & McDonnell logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.burnsmcd.com%2Fhubfs%2FBMcD_Web_Assets%2FBrand%2520Assets%2Fbmcd-favicon.ico) Burns & McDonnellTop of market4Open roles](/company/burns-and-mcdonnell)[![Donohue & Associates logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdonohue-associates.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2FDonohue-Horizontal-with-transparent-background-1.png) Donohue & AssociatesTop of market4Open roles](/company/donohue-and-associates) HonorVet TechnologiesEstablished employers3Open roles [![Sterling Engineering, Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.haleymarketing.com%2Ftemplates%2F63335%2Flogos%2Fsquare_logo.png) Sterling Engineering, Inc.Established employers3Open roles](/company/sterling-engineering-inc) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 104 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Senior Mechanical Design EngineerSeniorMonarch Technical SearchElgin, Illinois](/job/senior-mechanical-design-engineer-at-monarch-technical-search-c12f4ff4-49d8-5074-a047-a7e35a39809c)[Data Center Critical Environment Mechanical EngineerEntry-levelMicrosoftChicago, Illinois$102,100Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/data-center-critical-environment-mechanical-engineer-at-microsoft-e0a0046b-f567-54d1-a76d-e116452e48f7)[Mechanical EngineerLive roleActalentArlington Heights, Illinois$83,200Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/mechanical-engineer-at-actalent-1ef9c714-b552-5d07-84f9-004645381994)[Mechanical EngineerLead+ActalentNaperville, Illinois$83,200Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/mechanical-engineer-at-actalent-4db4be6a-ff0c-58f9-b156-a7dea99474d3)[Mechanical EngineerMid-levelKnott LaboratoryChicago, Illinois$110,000Posted Oct 31, 2026](/job/mechanical-engineer-at-knott-laboratory-9f148f30-7be5-59fb-a67d-41d93664a9f6)[Senior Mechanical EngineerLead+Sargent & LundyChicago, Illinois$131,960Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/senior-mechanical-engineer-at-sargent-and-lundy-04d84c76-695a-572b-8d20-5ac49fc2a143)[Senior Mechanical EngineerSeniorSargent & LundyChicago, Illinois$100,019Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/senior-mechanical-engineer-at-sargent-and-lundy-e388e677-3584-5ce3-87c3-a6ce454c6374)[Senior Mechanical EngineerLead+Sargent & LundyChicago, Illinois$118,023Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/senior-mechanical-engineer-at-sargent-and-lundy-35959c92-7415-5fab-816a-a5affa3f230d) #### More mechanical engineer openings in Chicago - [Senior Product Design Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Engineering - Electrical Products and Services (DCE-EPS) · Amazon](/job/senior-product-design-mechanical-engineer-data-center-engineering-4d395c53-c3b8-5ee2-8b02-d5082f4558cc) - [Mechanical Design Engineer · viaPhoton](/job/mechanical-design-engineer-at-viaphoton-369174b0-84f2-584b-9397-3741ad9925ef) - [Mechanical Engineer - Mid-Level · Sargent & Lundy](/job/mechanical-engineer-mid-level-at-sargent-and-lundy-9ca97a30-8383-51e2-9f1d-8de59958f47a) - [Mechanical Engineer · Actalent](/job/mechanical-engineer-at-actalent-af8ff734-2ec5-56b6-9b29-ad1206732fa1) - [Mechanical Engineer | 100% Remote · Actalent](/job/mechanical-engineer-100-remote-at-actalent-64421559-cfd7-5e64-b578-c7d122a01838) - [Mechanical Engineer II · S&C Minimal](/job/mechanical-engineer-ii-at-s-and-c-minimal-bb9b3f47-d741-5cbf-9bea-a2abebad9bf9) - [Sr. Product Development / Mechanical Design Engineer - High Speed Connectors · Amphenol ICC](/job/sr-product-development-mechanical-design-engineer-high-speed-53c95de3-2e11-5e07-b43f-bd9219ef7218) - [Mechanical Engineer · Actalent](/job/mechanical-engineer-at-actalent-acfe11d9-85ee-5e65-802c-41190b716099) - [Mechanical Design Engineer, Automation, Optimus · Tesla](/job/mechanical-design-engineer-automation-optimus-at-tesla-2b7bd747-15b9-5228-b57a-d3f32933c059) - [Mechanical Engineer · Actalent](/job/mechanical-engineer-at-actalent-f3f624bc-5644-5863-922e-1e5ee262cadf) - [Senior Mechanical Engineer · Motorola Solutions, Inc.](/job/senior-mechanical-engineer-at-motorola-solutions-inc-364a3a1a-aecf-58bb-a636-f73c119541ac) - [Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical · HED](/job/mechanical-engineer-mission-critical-at-hed-008c51b2-c2a9-57ad-804c-d02133ade392) - [Mechanical Engineer · Actalent](/job/mechanical-engineer-at-actalent-6173b82f-21b4-5e32-a356-e99f299417f9) - [Product Development / Mechanical Design Engineer - High Speed Connectors · Amphenol ICC](/job/product-development-mechanical-design-engineer-high-speed-connectors-89f1d747-1c50-5e52-807e-b8943d90b6cd) - [Mechanical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear (January 2027) · Sargent & Lundy](/job/mechanical-engineer-1-entry-level-nuclear-january-2027-at-sargent-and-5d234cd0-0563-5c7b-b8a0-75f1d78c0000) - [Mechanical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear (January 2027) · Sargent & Lundy](/job/mechanical-engineer-1-entry-level-nuclear-january-2027-at-sargent-and-8f21e167-3040-534f-90d2-b8f75ef8d0dd) [Explore all 104 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mechanical+Engineer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Mechanical Engineer jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many mechanical engineer jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 104 live mechanical engineer openings from 51 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do mechanical engineer jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $100,610 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $82,110 to $121,500. Based on the 78% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most mechanical engineer openings in Chicago? Entry-level roles lead with 31 openings. Experience level is known for 91% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for mechanical engineer jobs in Chicago? Sargent & Lundy, Actalent, Harrison Consulting Solutions, and Amazon have the most open mechanical engineer roles here right now, out of 51 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Mechanical Engineer demand around Chicago. 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