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Electrical Engineer

TRN
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

Company Description

Growing manufacturer of electrical and electronic components and assemblies.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

  • 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

Additional Information

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

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