Entry-Level Consulting Engineer

🚀 Join KEYENCE as a Consulting Engineer

Location: KEYENCE Engineering Services Facility – Itasca, IL

Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): $84,695

As a Consulting Engineer, you’ll support managers with day‑to‑day processes, repairs, technical analysis, and communication to ensure efficient operations and exceptional service. You’ll work directly with customers and internal teams to troubleshoot equipment, inspect products, and improve overall performance. This role blends hands‑on engineering with problem‑solving, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Assist managers in daily processes, repairs, analysis, and communication

• Communicate technical information with sales teams and customers

• Inspect damaged products to determine failure causes and repair costs

• Program and troubleshoot KEYENCE equipment with customers

• Report findings to upper management and National Product Directors

• Complete projects and measure impact on efficiency, cost savings, or profitability

• Lead small teams and provide feedback when tasks are completed

• Potential domestic and international travel for several weeks per year

🎓 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Preferably in a science or technical field

• Hands‑on experience with technical products preferred

• Ability to read schematics and diagrams

• Skilled in using hand tools and electronic devices

• Strong technical writing and verbal communication abilities

• Ability to lift 30–70 lbs. of equipment

• Knowledge of Microsoft-based applications: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

💼 What We Offer

• Base Salary: $65,510
• Bonus Target: $19,185 annually (performance-based), paid quarterly
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, ~4 weeks PTO in first full year
• Career Growth: Promote-from-within culture with base and bonus increases

🌍 Why KEYENCE?

• Recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies
• A global leader in factory automation and quality assurance solutions
• Operating profit of over 40% for 25 consecutive years
• A culture that invests in your success from day one

KEYENCE is an at-will, Equal Opportunity Employer.