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Electrical Design Engineer in Chicago

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Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer


$90,000 – $110,000 + 3 Weeks PTO + Specialist Training +Progression to Management + Relocation Assistance + Full Benefits + 401(k) Match + Flexible hours + Remote Day!


Chicago, IL


Are you an Electrical Design Engineer seeking a role where you will be the technical lead, designing complex, bespoke power solutions for a manufacturer that has doubled its revenue in just four years?


Do you want to join an industry leader where you will receive specialist mentorship from experts and follow a defined progression path into Team Lead and Supervisor roles?


This market leading global company is currently entering its most aggressive growth phase yet. Having doubled their revenue and sales in the last 48 months, they are looking for a technical expert to join their "family-first" culture and drive complex engineering projects for the next decade.


In this role, you will design complex, custom electrical solutions. You will act as the expert for sales teams and provide critical oversight on the production floor. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role offers a clear fast-track to Lead or Supervisor positions. You will benefit from expert mentorship while enjoying a flexible schedule and a remote-day option.


This role would suit an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer seeking high-level technical autonomy and a clear fast-track to management.


The Role:

  • Direct all design aspects of custom power solutions, acting as the primary technical expert for sales and production teams.
  • Lead complex product design and CAD modeling, ensuring all units meet bespoke customer specifications.
  • Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm with flexible start/end times to support work-life balance.

The Person:

  • Proven design experience within the power distribution or industrial manufacturing sectors.
  • Strong technical background in product design, CAD, and high-voltage or power systems.
  • Electrical Engineering degree or similar qualification



Key Words: Electrical Design Engineer, Power Distribution, CAD, Product Design, High Voltage, Power Systems, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Technical Lead, Chicago.

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Seamus Curtin at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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Electrical Design Engineer in Chicago

Chicago, IL
Full time

Published on 01/28/2026

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