# Project Engineer

**Company:** [Enerstaff](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/32SNB2Z7QyGptd6VL8Tg7t.md)
**Location:** Elmhurst, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Production & Manufacturing

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## Description

**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.