What is the salary for the Process Engineer role at North American Lighting, Inc.?

The listed annual base salary range is $78K–$117K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does North American Lighting, Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?

North American Lighting, Inc. has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Process Engineer role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Process Engineer role at North American Lighting, Inc. based?

This role is based in Paris, IL. Work arrangement: Hybrid.

How many years of experience does this Process Engineer role require?

The posting calls for 4–6 years of relevant experience.

What techniques or methods are required for this Process Engineer role?

adhesive testing, coating testing.

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Process Engineer

North American Lighting, Inc. · Paris, IL3mo agoverified 21 h ago

$78k – $117k

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $112k (561 that show pay).

Develop and validate coatings, metalizing, and adhesive processes for automotive exterior lighting.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Validate adhesive-substrate combinations and launch new coating/metalizing systems for tier-one automotive lighting.

Might not be for you. Production-focused process engineering in a fast-paced automotive plant; less open-ended R&D.

Bench and deskDeep specialistFast-paced BS acceptable

Core polymer role2 to 4 years of experience with coatings/metalizing - including specifications, formulations, testing, and application methods; validate adhesive to substrate combinations

H-1B filings

North American Lighting, Inc. filed 19 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Senior Design Engineer, Design Engineer II, Supervisor-Engineering Analysis. Median filed pay: $115K a year.

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Seniority: Mid-level
Work: Hybrid
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 4–6 yrs
Industry: Automotive
Role: Process Engineering
Relocation: Offered

Materials

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Techniques

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Benefits

relocation assistancegym reimbursement

Role details

Who We Are

North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.

Our Opportunity

North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a

Process Engineer- Coatings / Metalizing

to join our

Corporate Headquarters

based in Paris IL. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with the adhesive application process including, analysis, development, planning, and execution of improvements. NAL will provide relocation assistance to anyone outside of the Central/Southern Illinois area.

Your Priorities

While working within the fast paced, automotive environment, you will analyze product and/or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced using existing assembly equipment and processes

Validate adhesive to substrate combinations and support development of new adhesive materials

Educate and advise launch teams of adhesive material capability for product designs

Assist in the development, design, testing, and installation of adhesive application systems and processes

Assist in identifying and evaluating new technologies to meet adhesive needs

The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $117,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications, and the career level at which the position is filled.

Your Background

BS in Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline plus 4 to 6 years of engineering experience in a process related position

2 to 4 years of experience with coatings/ metalizing- including specifications, formulations, testing, and application methods

Analytical and problem solving skills

Knowledge of standards such as Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and/or American Standard Technical Methods (ASTM)

Team Member Benefits

World class health insurance plans

Award winning 401k plan

Relocation assistance

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)

Hybrid work schedule opportunities

Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)

Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement

Diversity at NAL

The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.

You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.