Mechanical Engineer
LHH
Wood Dale, IL · $80k–$120k a year · Posted November 4, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $100,000 a year. Across 154 open mechanical engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $108,000 to $153,500 and the median is $133,500. That is 25% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among mechanical engineers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for mechanical engineers: 8% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
...LHH is looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineer to support production operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives for our client. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, optimize manufacturing processes...