Principal Mechanical Engineer - Utilities
Ingredion
Indianapolis, IN · $124k–$165k a year · Posted November 3, 2026
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Where Indianapolis, IN ranks
Where Indianapolis, IN placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #2Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Midwest327 openings · of 59
- #2Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Great Lakes327 openings · of 48
- #2Cities hosting the most business conferences in the Midwest24 conferences · of 12
- #2Cities hosting the most business conferences in the Great Lakes24 conferences · of 9
- #3Cities hosting the most manufacturing & industrial conferences6 conferences · of 17
- #4Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest148 jobs · of 51
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About the job
...committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.Location: Westchester, ILWorkplace type: HybridAs a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you provide global technical leadership and subject matter expertise for industrial utility and energy systems across...