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Research And Development Engineer

Ajulia Executive Search
Highland, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026

Responsibilities:

  • Create innovative concepts and proposals for advanced electrical power system protection and control solutions.
  • Support customers and engineering teams by conducting simulations and performing power system studies.
  • Prepare detailed engineering specifications and proposals, including the development of protection and control algorithms.
  • Design protection and control systems and write embedded application code as required.
  • Build and refine models, algorithms, and technical proposals to support project estimating, quoting, and product development activities.
  • Contribute to defining design criteria that meet customer requirements for new products.
  • Lead or support the testing of design concepts through simulations and prototypes and conduct design reviews as needed.
  • Oversee and document test data from design validation activities.
  • Perform periodic reviews of complete design concepts to ensure alignment with requirements.
  • Design protection and control systems and write embedded application code as required.
  • Build and refine models, algorithms, and technical proposals to support project estimating, quoting, and product development activities.
  • Contribute to defining design criteria that meet customer requirements for new products.
  • Lead or support the testing of design concepts through simulations and prototypes and conduct design reviews as needed.
  • Oversee and document test data from design validation activities.
  • Perform periodic reviews of complete design concepts to ensure alignment with requirements.
  • Develop theory of operation documentation for new systems and products.
  • Maintain strong proficiency in industry?standard simulation and modeling tools.
  • Represent Power Systems Engineering to internal teams, customers, industry groups, regulatory bodies, and other external partners.
  • Actively participate in professional organizations to promote the company and support its strategic markets.
  • Provide supervision and coordination for engineers and technicians assigned to specific projects.
  • Travel as needed to support business development, product applications, technology advancement, and customer engagements.
  • Perform additional duties as required or assigned.


Required Qualifications/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering degree or related field
  • 8 years’ experience in electrical power systems protection and control design and/or analysis
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Proficient computer skills and ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.


Benefits:

  • 401(K) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Direct Hire


Salary: $131K-$150,500K

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000

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