Applications Engineer
- Chicago, Illinois
- Permanent
- Nov 6, 2026
Generator Technician (Applications Engineer Progression)
$100,000 - $110,000 + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus + Hybrid + OEM Training + Technical Progression + Benefits
Chicago, Illinois (Commutable from: Naperville, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Aurora, Schaumburg)
Are you a Power Generation Technician looking to step up into a more consultative, customer-facing Applications / Project Engineer role where you can build long-term technical expertise and become the go-to specialist on a leading OEM generator product line?
On offer is a permanent opportunity with a well-established, family-owned power solutions business that is growing and investing heavily in training and development. You'll receive OEM training, structured onboarding, and mentorship with a clear route to develop into the Subject Matter Expert for this department.
The company are leaders intheir industry across the Midwest and are growing. They have a strong reputation in the industry and invese in the training and development of their employees.
In this role you will get trainign to become a skilled Applications / Project Engineer. You will act as the main technical point of contact to capture customer requirements, compile and manage submittals, and coordinate installation and commissioning milestones.
This role would suit a client-facing power generation technician with strong communication, and the drive to progress into projects and technical sales support while developing deep OEM expertise.
The Role:
- Act as technical liaison to support scope, installation, and commissioning
- Become Project Engineer / Applications Engineer leading on installations.
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm with travel across Illinois and Northern Indiana as needed
The Person:
- Power generation technician background (2+ years) with a professional, customer-facing approach
- Strong communication and organization skills; able to manage multiple project milestones
- Motivated to develop into a technical SME through OEM training and mentorship
Reference Number: BBBH282115
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nathaniel Uttley at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Chicago, Illinois
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US$100,000 - US$110,000 per annum + Training + Vehicle + Benefits
Per annum
Permanent
Job Type
Engineering
Discipline
BBBH282115_1793983630
Reference Number
06 Nov 2026
Posted
Nathaniel Uttley
Team Manager
