Electrical Engineer Jobs in Elgin, IL

An Electrical Engineer is a crucial component within the engineering industry. They design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, or power generation equipment. They also evaluate systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs and applying knowledge of electricity and materials. They aim to improve or develop products by analyzing a customer's requirements, researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials, and soliciting observations from operators.

Notable skills and certifications for Electrical Engineers include strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and meticulous attention to detail. They should also have profound knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, mathematics, and materials. Having certifications like Professional Engineering (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) can help distinguish a candidate in this field. Prior to becoming an Electrical Engineer, an individual might have roles such as an Electrical Engineering Intern, an Electrical Design Engineer, or an Electronics Engineer.

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Electrical Design Engineer II

  • G&W Electric Co
  • Westmont, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Westmont, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering. In addition, 3+ years work experience in Electrical Engineering design or Electrical Engineering discipline....

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Controls Engineer III

  • Daifuku America Corp
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience Minimum of 6 years of related experience Experience with industrial HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls/controllers and...

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Senior Controls Engineer II

  • Daifuku America Corp
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements: 1) Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience2) Minimum of 8 years of related experience3...

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Controls Engineer III - ASRS

  • Daifuku America Corp
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience2) Minimium of 4 years of material handling related experience3) Experience with ASRS, sortation and conveyance equipment or robotics design...

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Electrical Engineer

  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

Electrical Engineer High Voltage Lab The Sr. Electrical Engineer serves as the technical lead in a high voltage laboratory, overseeing testing, data acquisition, and system development activities....

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Power Electronics Engineer Level 3/4 - Rolling Meadows

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

No clearance required to start Power Supply circuit design experience, including schematic capture through test and integration Experience utilizing schematic capture tools such as Mentor Graphics/Expedition...

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Electrical Engineer

  • Schiller Park, IL (18 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schiller Park, IL (18 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Senior Electrical Engineer High Voltage Lab The Senior Electrical Engineer serves as the technical lead in a high voltage laboratory, overseeing testing, data acquisition, and system...

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Controls Engineer

  • Cary, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cary, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: S r, Controls/Electrical Engineer The Sr....

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Controls Engineer II

  • CNH Industrial
  • Oak Brook, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

About Us Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing...

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Lab Testing Instrumentation Engineer

  • Koch Industries, Inc.
  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in reliability testing system development....

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Principal Engineer Electronics

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (11 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Engineer Electronics (Advanced EO): Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant...

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Controls Engineer II

  • G&W Electric Co
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Advanced Automation Systems Engineer II An Advanced Automation Systems Engineer is responsible for setting up the automation of manufacturing processes. The aim is to streamline the manufacturing...

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Engineer, Electrical Analytical

  • Constellation Energy Corp.
  • Warrenville, IL (13 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Warrenville, IL (13 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago

or testing in accordance with position duties Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer Registration Electromagnetic Transients Program (EMTP) experience Electrical Transient Analyzer Program (ETAP...

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Electrical Engineer 1

  • Baxter
  • Round Lake, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Round Lake, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago

What you'll bring: Bachelors degree in Electrical engineering or related engineering field required. 1+ years related experience preferred....

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Senior Principal Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)

  • DivIHN Integration, Inc
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Title: Senior Principal Electrical Engineer (Hybrid) Duration: 10+ Months Location: Round Lake, IL Hybrid position - 3 days on-site; 8 AM to 5 PM with flexibility, Travel - possibly 5% nationwide Only...

Hybrid

Demographic Data for Elgin, IL

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Elgin, IL

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Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Elgin, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.2%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electrical Engineers in Elgin, IL
1-2 years
36.9%
10+ years
18.8%
2-4 years
16.2%
6-8 years
12.8%
Less than 1 year
7.9%
4-6 years
4.3%
None
2.7%
8-10 years
0.4%



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