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Project Engineer

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Project Engineer (Temp-to-Hire)Location: Elmhurst, IL 60126 | Pay: $38–$44/hr DOEHours: Monday–Friday,

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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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Elmhurst, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $79,040–$91,520 a year
24% below the $112,062 median for Project Engineer jobs on Jobera (474 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Employer
has 21 open jobs on Jobera.

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Posted
November 6, 2026
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November 6, 2026
Last seen
November 6, 2026

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Project Engineer$38–$44/hr