Field Engineer Jobs in Illinois

A Field Engineer in the quality control industry is responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and assessing the quality of products, processes, and systems to ensure they meet the required standards and regulations. They carry out site visits, perform tests, analyze data, and write reports on their findings. Additionally, they may also be tasked with troubleshooting and fixing problems identified during inspections. Their role is crucial in preventing defects, reducing manufacturing costs, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a company's reputation.

To be successful, a Field Engineer should have a strong understanding of quality control methods and regulations, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. They also need good communication skills to effectively report their findings and suggest improvements. A Field Engineer should have a degree in engineering or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are also beneficial. Prior to becoming a Field Engineer, a person may have roles as a Quality Control Inspector, Junior Engineer, or Process Engineer.

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Stream Turbine Field Engineer

  • ENTRUST Solutions Group
  • Warrenville, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Warrenville, IL
  • 20 hours ago

at ENTRUST Solutions Group in Warrenville, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Join ENTRUST Solutions Group power generation group as a part-time or full-time Field Engineer/Owners Representative...

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Associate Field Engineer - Chicagoland Area

  • UL Solutions
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 1 day ago

A Field Engineer performs safety and non-safety certification inspections, audits of quality systems and field evaluations in accordance with the required performance standards and requirements....

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Associate Field Engineer -Bloomington, IL

  • UL Solutions
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 4 days ago

A Field Engineer performs safety and non-safety certification inspections, audits of quality systems and field evaluations in accordance with the required performance standards and requirements....

Remote

Quality Field Engineer

  • RYAN COS. US INC
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago

Participate in preparatory meetings for each definable feature of work to ensure an understanding of the quality management requirements....

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Field Quality Analyst

  • Sealed Air Corporation
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 24 days ago

at Sealed Air Corporation in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Description Field Quality Analyst Bolingbrook Requisition ID: 54919 If you are a current employee click here...

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Field Engineer -Bloomington, IL

  • UL, LLC
  • Lincoln, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Lincoln, IL
  • 24 days ago

A Field Engineer performs safety and non-safety certification inspections, audits of quality systems and field evaluations in accordance with the required performance standards and requirements....

Remote

Field Engineer - Illinois Valley

  • UL, LLC
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 30+ days ago

A Field Engineer performs safety and non-safety certification inspections, audits of quality systems and field evaluations in accordance with the required performance standards and requirements. + Assists...

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Field Quality Engineer

  • MS Companies
  • Normal, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Normal, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Lead root cause analysis of quality issues Identify countermeasures based on customer requirements/standards Ensure internal Quality Management approval for all process changes and customer corrective...

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Senior Staff Field Quality Engineer

  • Bloom Energy
  • Evanston, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Evanston, IL
  • 30+ days ago

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream-we're making it reality. For over two decades, we've been at the forefront of...

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Salary for Field Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireQualityControl research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Field Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Field Engineers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.8%
Master's Degree
21.5%
Associate's Degree
14.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.9%
High School or GED
6.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Field Engineers in Illinois
2-4 years
42.5%
8-10 years
16.8%
4-6 years
15.3%
1-2 years
8.9%
Less than 1 year
6.1%
6-8 years
5.8%
10+ years
4.6%



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