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.