Junior Electrical Engineer – Great Opportunity to Launch Your Career in Project Management!

Junior Electrical Engineer Great Opportunity to Launch Your Career in Project Management!
Location: Tinley Park IL
Base Salary: $75000-$80000
Benefits: Medical (Company pays 100% for Employees Premium) Dental Vision 401k Holidays PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Typical Hours: M-F 8 AM 5 PM
Sponsorship is not available

Junior Electrical Engineer (Entry-Level; Engineering Degree req.) Description

Our client a rapidly growing lighting manufacturer is looking to add a new Jr. Electrical Engineer to their Team in Tinley Park IL. Youll support product development efforts while helping manage projects from start to finish. These projects move quickly so youll typically oversee 5-10 at a time while verifying specifications supporting product testing/certifications and helping keep timelines on track.
If youre looking for a role heavily focused on electrical design or fabrication this would not be the right fit. However if you want to grow your career in project engineering within a manufacturing environment this could be a great opportunity. Youll work with an Engineering Manager who values autonomy and doesnt believe in heavy micromanagement. Although the team is smaller the company has continued to see double-digit growth year over year so theres strong stability behind the business. Whether you have post-degree experience or are looking to launch your career this is a great opportunity for someone who wants variety in their day and exposure to multiple areas of the business without sacrificing work/life balance. Plus with excellent benefits Summer Fridays and an easy-going culture this is the type of team people genuinely enjoy being a part of.

Junior Electrical Engineer (Entry-Level; Engineering Degree req.) Responsibilities

Coordinate projects related to product development and new launches
Develop and verify product specifications to support customer needs
Support product roadmaps project schedules and milestone timelines
Recommend product ideas assist with prototypes and support approval processes
Assist with product testing validation and certification efforts for lighting products
Maintain product certifications and create data for initial purchase orders
Approve specification sheets installation instructions and product literature
Organize technical files engineering documentation and product packaging information
Collaborate cross-functionally to support product launches and continuous improvements
Conduct product qualification testing and document results
Organize product samples and assist with product testing requests

Junior Electrical Engineer (Entry-Level; Engineering Degree req.) Qualifications

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering required
Engineering experience in a professional setting (co-op internship or post-degree) required
Foundational knowledge of electrical systems and components required
Able to work onsite in Tinley Park IL required