Electrical Engineer

TRN; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TRN is seeking an experienced Project Engineer in Des Plaines, Illinois, to lead product development projects in the electrical and electronic components sector. The ideal candidate will develop project objectives, maintain schedules, and ensure product performance through effective leadership and communication.

This position offers competitive pay and benefits, along with opportunities for future growth. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, and over 10 years of experience in project engineering are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project engineering experience in electrical/electronic products.
• Proven ability to direct a team.
• Experience in new product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans.
• Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Maintain project schedule by monitoring progress and resolving problems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Education

BS Engineering - prefer Electrical

Job 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
• Leadership, outstanding communication, proven ability to direct a team