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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Field Engineer I, II, or III (Wind)

  • IL
  • 2 days ago
  • IL
  • 2 days ago

at IEA Management Services LLC in Woodford, Illinois, United States Job Description Field Engineer I, II, or III (Wind) Job Locations US-IL-Woodford Requisition ID 2025-47240 # of Openings 1 Candidate...

Technical Field Service Engineer

  • Bedford Park, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Bedford Park, IL
  • 2 days ago

at Pace Analytical Services, LLC in Bedford Park, Illinois, United States Job Description Here at Pace, our Technical Field Services (TFS) provides unique opportunities for your career to...

Construction Field Engineer II- Electrical

  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 3 days ago

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our...

Field Service Engineer - Chicago, IL - Transport Automation Location: Chicago, Illinois At Swisslog Healthcare, Field Service Engineers are critical to our customer care and support initiatives....

Field Engineer Internship-Summer 2025

  • Rockford, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 8 days ago

The Field Engineer Intern will focus on assisting with providing support to the Project Manager and Construction Manager of their assigned project....

Bridge Inspection Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

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Field Service Engineer

  • Wood Dale, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Wood Dale, IL
  • 12 days ago

May train other field engineers and customers in the solutions....

Field Service Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago

May train other field engineers and customers in the solutions....

Surface Inspection Engineer

  • IL
  • 16 days ago
  • IL
  • 16 days ago

Research shows that women and other under-represented groups within our industry hesitate to apply unless they tick most boxes of a role description. At Stegra, we are building an impact company...

Field Engineer

  • Rockford, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 18 days ago

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company, is hiring a Field Engineer that will work with the project team to support all documentation as well as QA/QC activities required under the contract in multiple...

Risk Consultant, Property Field Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago

Risk Consultant, Property Field Engineer Grand Rapids, MI | Fort Wayne, IN | Columbus, OH | Chicago, IL | St....

Field Engineer - High Voltage

  • Rockford, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 18 days ago

Overview William Charles Electric is hiring a Field Engineer to support our Power Delivery team in the Midwest....

Field Engineer Apprentice (Northern Chicago Area)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago

Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position....

Remote Work

Robotics Field Service Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago

Who We Are: At Formic, we're on a mission to revolutionize American manufacturing and create more abundance in the world. We believe in continuing the American legacy of innovation by making...

Field Service Engineer 1 - Bloomington, IL

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 25 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 25 days ago

Quality-Specific Goals: Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Field Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
45.7%
Master's Degree
21.1%
Associate's Degree
14.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.3%
High School or GED
6.8%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
1.1%
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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