Top 219 R&d engineer Jobs in Chicago, Il

Packaging Engineer
Silgan Closures —Downers Grove, IL
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
R&D Development Engineer
Hexpol TPE Americas LLC —Broadview, IL
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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Manufacturing Foreman
Experis —South Holland, IL
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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R&D Process Development Engineer
Numat —Chicago, IL
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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GenAI R&D Engineer
Nexus3 —Chicago, IL
- Online Application
- In-person
- Senior level
- Python
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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R&D Engineer
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences —Chicago, IL
- Contract
- 6 years
- Senior level
- Communication skills
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R&D Scientist I, Innovation
Blommer Chocolate Company —Chicago, IL
- $78,000 - $82,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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R&D Technician
Numat —Chicago, IL
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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R&D Engineer - Flexibles
Toppan Packaging Americas —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- In-person
- Manufacturing
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Simulation R&D Engineer
Molex —Lisle, IL
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Senior Scientist R&D
Tempus —Chicago, IL
- $94,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- 3 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
R&D Engineer (Protein Processing Technology)
Cozzini LLC —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $80,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Food Product Developer, R&D
Castle Engineering Inc —Chicago, IL
- From $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Flexible schedule
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Automation Expert Engineer
Ferrara Candy Company, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $114,450 - $160,230 a year
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Founding Staff AI Engineer
Qumis —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Sci, R&D - Product Dev
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $77,800 - $97,300 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
R&D Associate (Analytical)
Meds —Elmhurst, IL
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Scientist, R&D - Product Development
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $77,800 - $97,300 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Mechanical Engineer
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $78,505 - $147,399 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
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R&D/QA Lab Technician
Simple Mills —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Opportunities for advancement
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Packaging Engineer

Silgan Closures -
Downers Grove, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$75,000 - $85,000 a year

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Packaging machines
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Food processing
Quality control statistical data analysis
Design of experiments
Equipment troubleshooting
Project management experience in manufacturing
Minitab
Collaboration with product development teams
Statistics research
Food and beverage industry expertise
Customer engagement
Packaging (food)
Productivity software
Manufacturing company experience
Cross-functional communication
Statistical analysis tools
Failure analysis

Full Job Description

Stability. Innovation. Industry Leadership – We Are Silgan.

Packaging Engineer | Silgan Closures – Downers Grove, IL (Chicago Area)

Join Silgan Closures, a Fortune 500 global leader in sustainable food and beverage packaging, as a Packaging Engineer in our Downers Grove, IL (Chicago Area) office. This high-impact role supports new product development, packaging innovation, commercialization, manufacturing excellence, and customer success across our Closures portfolio.

As a Packaging Engineer, you will evaluate new closure and packaging equipment technologies, support commercialization efforts, support customers through product launches, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Service, Quality, and Sales teams to deliver innovative packaging solutions.

What We Offer You:

Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000 based on experience
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal plans, identity protection, and more
Employee engagement programs and team-building events
Career development and advancement opportunities within a Fortune 500 organization

What You’ll Do as the Packaging Engineer:

Collaborate with Research & Development, Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, and Technical Service teams to commercialize new closures, materials, and packaging technologies
Support packaging development and new product introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through commercialization
Provide technical support for closures, packaging equipment, and food and beverage packaging processes
Partner directly with customers to resolve packaging performance, application, and manufacturing challenges
Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting for closure application issues involving aluminum, plastic, and steel closures
Visit customer facilities to evaluate field performance and support continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and perform laboratory testing protocols for new and existing packaging products, materials, and manufacturing processes
Analyze testing data using statistical methods, DOE (Design of Experiments), and Minitab
Deliver quality, manufacturing, and packaging equipment training to internal and external stakeholders
Participate in industry associations and technical meetings, including ISBT and related packaging industry events
Support process improvement, quality assurance, and manufacturing optimization projects
Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need to Have:

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
2+ years of experience in food and beverage packaging, packaging engineering, or manufacturing environments
Knowledge of food processing, packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
Experience with statistics, DOE, and data analysis
Understanding of packaging equipment, capping systems, and closure application processes
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Minitab
Excellent communication, project management, and customer-facing skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, and customers

Why Join Silgan Closures?

A Fortune 500 global packaging leader
Industry-leading commitment to sustainability and innovation
Opportunity to influence packaging design, product development, and commercialization efforts
Stable and growing organization with long-term career advancement opportunities
Collaborative culture focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement
Meaningful work supporting some of the world's leading food and beverage brands

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LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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