Project Engineer with Hardware / Electrical (Only W2)

Woodridge, IL, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • electronics products
  • project tracking tools
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Hardware

Summary

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
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  • Dice Id: 10120317
  • Position Id: 8955496
  • Posted 1 day ago
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