Project Engineer

Project Engineer (Temp-to-Hire) Location: Elmhurst, IL 60126 | Pay: $38–$44/hr DOE Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM (1-hour lunch) Seeking a Project Engineer to manage engineering projects involving electric, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical actuators for industrial applications. This role coordinates with customers, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure projects meet technical specifications, timelines, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from initial design through production release.
• Review customer specifications, contracts, and technical requirements.
• Develop project schedules, track milestones, and manage deliverables.
• Design, modify, and support hydraulic, electric, and electro-mechanical actuator systems.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
• Serve as the technical liaison between customers, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and product validation.
• Evaluate design changes, resolve technical issues, and participate in root cause analysis.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed for customer projects and field support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• 2–3 years of Project Engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with hydraulic/electric actuators, motion control, valves, pumps, or industrial automation preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor.
• Understanding of electrical systems, motors, sensors, PLCs, VFDs, and industrial controls.
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Combination of office, manufacturing, and customer site environments.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.