What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer with Hardware / Electrical (Only W2) position at Sovereign Technologies?
Job Title: Project Engineer (Hardware / Electrical)
Location: Woodridge, IL (Hybrid – 5/9 schedule)
Job Description
This role involves managing multiple projects focused on sustaining engineering and new product development within a collaborative engineering environment. The position supports electronics development for equipment such as displays, clusters, sensors, and control modules.
The ideal candidate will combine strong project management capabilities with hands-on technical experience in hardware and electrical systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including gauges, clusters, displays, sensors, and controllers
- Spend ~75% of time on project management activities (tracking progress, timelines, and deliverables)
- Monitor project health and ensure milestones and deadlines are met
- Use charts and tracking tools (Gantt, dashboards, etc.) to manage progress
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders
- Work primarily within hardware development and electrical engineering domains
- Collaborate closely with software and mechanical engineering teams
- Spend ~25% of time on hands-on technical activities, primarily testing and validation
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 7 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Strong project management experience handling multiple concurrent projects
- Experience in hardware and electrical engineering environments
- Ability to track and manage projects using structured tools and reporting methods
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with supplier/vendor management
- Background in automotive electronics, telematics, or display clusters
- Experience in sustaining engineering and obsolescence strategies
- Knowledge of PCB design and firmware
- Familiarity with Altium Designer