Sr Electrical Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $120000 - $135000

Posted: 2026-08-11 Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Woodridge, IL 60517

Shift/Schedule: Monday–Friday | On-Site

Pay: $120,000–$135,000 + 12% Annual BonusHire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, 3 weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan. Sterling Engineering is partnering with an industry-leading battery manufacturer to hire a Senior Electrical Engineer. This is a hands-on engineering leadership role focused on developing custom battery and power electronics solutions for military and medical applications. The ideal candidate will have experience taking products from concept through production, leading new product development efforts, and mentoring junior engineers while working directly with customers on complex design projects.

Responsibilities: Lead electrical design projects from concept through production, including schematic capture, PCB design, prototyping, testing, and product release. Design battery systems, power electronics, analog circuitry, embedded electronics, and battery-related equipment. Develop circuit board layouts using Altium or similar PCB design software. Work directly with customers to define requirements, provide technical guidance, and make key design decisions. Lead new product development projects in a highly customized engineering environment. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure successful product launches. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior electrical engineers and engineering staff. Support design reviews, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle. Balance multiple engineering projects while meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Experience designing analog circuitry, power electronics, battery chargers, battery systems, or embedded electronic products. Proven experience designing circuits and completing PCB layout using Altium or comparable software. Experience taking products from initial concept through production. Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to negotiate technical requirements and recommend design solutions. Experience with embedded computing or embedded circuit board design. New product development (NPD) experience in a manufacturing environment. Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.

Preferred: SkillsExperience designing battery-powered products or battery management systems. Background in military, defense, aerospace, medical device, or other highly regulated industries. Experience working in fast-paced, custom product or startup-style engineering environments. Familiarity with rigorous design standards and documentation requirements. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.