Design Engineer Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in Illinois
A Design Engineer in the engineering industry is primarily responsible for researching and developing new ideas for products, systems or components, and creating both initial sketches and detailed design plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software. They liaise with clients, manufacturers, and other professionals to understand design requirements, ensure feasibility of design, and oversee the production process. Design Engineers also test prototypes, modify designs, and ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.
Key skills for a Design Engineer include strong problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, proficiency in CAD software, and robust knowledge of engineering principles. Additionally, good communication and collaboration skills are crucial for liaising with different stakeholders. A degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or related engineering field is typically required. Some employers may prefer candidates with a Professional Engineer (PE) certification. Prior experience as a Junior Engineer, CAD Technician, or Mechanical Drafter can be beneficial stepping stones towards a career as a Design Engineer.
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HybridSenior Power Distribution Design Engineer
- Eaton Corporation
- Chicago, IL
- 6 days ago
- Chicago, IL
- 6 days ago
Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Power Distribution Design Engineer....
RemoteGFT is seeking a Traffic Design Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Schaumburg or Chicago, IL!...
HybridSenior Mechanical Design Engineer Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (MEP) Chicago| Hybrid (Minimum 2 Days InOffice) 100% EmployeeOwned Engineering ConsultancyShape the Future of HighPerformance Building...
HybridNuclear Physical Security Design Engineer
- Enercon Services, Inc
- Naperville, IL
- 30+ days ago
- Naperville, IL
- 30+ days ago
engineering and or technician experience is required for this role Experience with AIM or NSMART security platforms is highly preferred Experience in the design, installation, and testing of large...
RemoteMid-Level Remediation Design Engineer
- Jacobs Solutions Inc.
- Chicago, IL
- 30+ days ago
- Chicago, IL
- 30+ days ago
Your impact We're seeking mid-level design engineers with a broad background in environmental site remediation for federal and global private sector clients....
HybridNELSON is currently seeking a Technical Designer III to join our Industrial Practice. The Technical Designer III is responsible for developing, organizing, and executing the development of...
HybridYour impact We're seeking mid-level design engineers with a broad background in environmental site remediation for federal and global private sector clients....
HybridElectrical and Automation Design Engineer
- Baxter & Woodman
- Peoria, IL
- 90+ days ago
- Peoria, IL
- 90+ days ago
Education Requirement: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program....
RemoteSubstation Design Engineer Location: Chicago, IL Type: Direct Hire Compensation: Contractor Work Model: Onsite Hours: Add the jobs scheduled days and times (delete if not needed) Security Clearance:...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Design Engineer position
- Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
- RTL
- Very-Large-Scale Integration
- SystemVerilog
- Physical Design
- Hardware Design
- Mechanical Engineering
- Schematic Capture
- Analog Circuit Design
- Xilinx
- Signal Processing
- Electrical Engineering
- Design Engineering
- Analog
- Verilog
- VHSIC Hardware Description Language
- Cadence
- Field Programmable Gate Array
- CAD Modeling
- Computer-Aided Design
- Finite Element Analysis
- Mechanical Design
- Debugging
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Windchill
- Perl
- Circuit Design
- ANSYS
- PTC Creo
- PCB Design
- Simulation
- Design for Manufacturability
- Digital Design
- Prototype Development
- Semiconductor
- SolidWorks
- Design Development
- AutoCAD
- Validation
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Architectural Design
- Optimization
- Fabricating
- Designing
- Reliability
- Modeling
- Specifications
- Engineering
- Product Development
- Estimating
- Assembly
- Electrical
- Artificial Intelligence
- Military Background
- Documentation
- Mentoring
- Budgets
- Implementation
- Collaboration
- Bachelor's Degree
- Regulations
- Research Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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