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Engineering, Manufacturing + Technology
Innovate and Build.
Leverage Chicago as a global hub for innovation — with unmatched access to major engineering firms like AECOM, manufacturing leaders like Boeing, and pioneering research centers like Argonne National Laboratory and mHUB. Apply scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and optimize systems that solve real-world problems. This immersive environment, combining rigorous technical foundations with practical application, prepares you for diverse careers in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, and civil engineering — and beyond.
$97,310
Median Salary (BLS 2024)
186K+
Annual U.S. Openings
Faster
Than-Avg Growth, 2024–34
Boeing · AECOM · Argonne
Chicago Innovation Hub
Take the Next Step
Three moves to launch your engineering career
Find and secure experiences, connect with Career Services to refine your technical resume and master interviews, and meet alumni mentors. Elevate, Your Future.
1. Find & Secure Experiences
Explore internships, co-ops, and roles with engineering, manufacturing, and R&D employers.
Search Experiences →2. Refine Resume & Interviews
Work with a Career Coach on your technical resume and interview preparation.
Book a Career Coach →3. Meet Alumni Mentors
Connect with Illinois Tech alumni across engineering fields through the mentorship program.
Find a Mentor →Essential Skills for Success
What it takes to excel
Technical Prowess
Master engineering design principles, mathematical modeling, CAD/simulation, materials science, lab procedures, technical documentation, industry-specific software, and regulatory compliance.
Transferable Strengths
Hone problem-solving, critical thinking, project management, teamwork, technical communication, ethical decision-making, and adaptability.
Illinois Tech’s engineering programs, combined with Elevate experiences, develop both the technical expertise and professional competencies employers seek.
Latest Resources & Tools
Level up — from licensure to the lab
Licensure & Interview Prep
NCEES — FE & PE exam registration
Elevate Interview Prep — IIT guides
Technical Resume Help
Design & Simulation Tools
MATLAB & Simulink — modeling and analysis
GrabCAD — CAD library & community
SolidWorks — certifications & tutorials
Certifications & Skills
ASQ — Lean Six Sigma & quality certs
AWS Academy Pathway — cloud for credit at IIT
Coursera — engineering & AI courses
Professional Societies
ASME — mechanical engineering
IEEE — electrical & electronics
ASCE — civil engineering
NSPE — professional engineers
Chicago Innovation Ecosystem
mHUB — hardtech & manufacturing incubator
Argonne National Laboratory — research & internships
Built In Chicago — jobs & company news
Elevate Experiences
Job Simulations — 60-min, employer-built
Virtual Internships — guaranteed placement
Jobs & Internships Hub
Ready to Innovate and Build?
elevate@illinoistech.edu · MTCC Suite 106 · 312.567.6800
