1st Shift Manufacturing Process Engineering Technician
Allegion · Princeton, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Allegion (industrial) in Princeton, IL. Gathers, and maintains specific records of technical data such as tests and drawings, performs computations, plots data to support data.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kanban, Root cause, SPC, DOE, PLC
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $78k–$107k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 19 process engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live process postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $78k–$107k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 53%
- ✓ Root cause 47%
- Six Sigma 42%
- ✓ SPC 37%
- FMEA 32%
- Cost reduction 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kanban, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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Full description from AllegionAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Problem solve and optimize processes in machining, assembly, pack and freight processes
- ◆Assist Engineers with designing, running, testing and upgrading existing and new production processes
- ◆Develop and maintain all process documentation (i.e. routings, standard work, work instructions, setup sheets, time studies etc.) to ensure accuracy.
- ◆Analyze proposed changes for manufacturing impact and feasibility
- ◆Confers with vendors to determine specifications of products, arrange equipment, and purchase material and parts.
- ◆Gathers, and maintains specific records of technical data such as tests and drawings, performs computations, plots data to support data
- ◆Create part drawings, tooling drawings and fixturing
- ◆Ensure engineering solutions meet
requirements
for safety, cost, time, and quality
- ✓Evaluating processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
- ✓Manage multiple projects / assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- ✓Partners with all functional groups (maintenance, operations, quality, materials, purchasing, accounting, etc.) to create a successful work environment that thrives on collaboration, process creation and adherence
- ✓Attend training opportunities deemed necessary by management
- ✓Gain knowledge in structured problem-solving approach, including but not limited to A3, 9-step, & 8-D.
- ✓Gain understanding of Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Proficient in Creo, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite (excel, project, word, power point)
- ✓Knowledge in robot, CNC and/or PLC programming is a plus
Requirements
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs .
- ✓Environmental Exposure: Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.
- ✓The expected Base Hourly Range: $20.00-$38.00 The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
- ✓Bonus Eligible: Yes
Employment Type : Full time, hourly
Work Hours : 40 hours per week required, with opportunity for overtime
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1st Shift Manufacturing Process Engineering Technician - LCN – Princeton, IL
Job Title: Process Engineering Technician Department: Engineering
Reports to: Process Engineering Manager
Pay Rate: $20-$38.00
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- •Required to have some knowledge of science or engineering: generally, two years of technical school, two years of college toward a Bachelor of Science degree, or related technical training (e.g., military/trade school)
- •Mechanical and process design expertise in a manufacturing environment
- •Strong critical thinking skills including using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
- •Ability to work effectively in a team environment and in independent situations, while maintaining strong work relationships
- •Solid written and verbal communication as well as conflict resolution skills
- •Organized and attentive to detail
- •Desire to work hands on with projects and equipment
- •Ability to assess risks/issues and make decisions, acting with a sense of urgency
- •Effective listening, time management and creative problem-solving techniques
- •Ability to read, interpret, and perform from various documents, including method sheets, assembly drawings, production reports, safety rules, blueprints, printed shop schedules, Kanban cards/boards, operating maintenance instruction and procedure manuals, etc.
Physical Demands
- •Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle material and parts.
- •Repetitive Motion: Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands.
- •Standing Duration: Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
- •Lifting
Commitment to company standards
Manufacturing Process Engineering Technician are expected to uphold Allegion’s commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction by living Allegion’s values, fostering a cooperative team environment, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
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Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assis
