Electrical Engineer

Des Plaines, IL, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Growing manufacturer of electrical and electronic components and assemblies.

Growing manufacturer is looking for an experienced Project Engineer with strong electrical engineering skills to provide leadership within the product development team.  Offering strong pay and benefits along with future growth.  This is a new position added due to growth.

  • Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.
  • Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors.
  • Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
  • Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
  • Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
  • Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
  • Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
  • Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
  • Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.

  • BS Engineering - prefer Electrical
  • 10+ years project engineering - new product development - electrical/electronic products
  • Strong systems skill - prefer SolidWorks
  • Leadership, outstanding communication, proven ability to direct a team

As a division of TRN (The Reserves Network), Mark/Ryan supports our clients by identifying talent in all areas of Engineering, Operations, and Finance.     

About this role

Summary

Lead electrical product development projects, design tests, manage schedules and costs, and lead teams.

Job title

Electrical Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in Des Plaines, IL, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

BS engineeringelectricalproject engineeringSolidWorksleadershipcommunication

Preferred skills

systemsnew product development

Specializations

electricalelectronicproject managementproduct development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Des Plaines, IL, USA

On-site City