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Watchfire

Senior Electrical Engineer

Danville, IL · On-site

$103K - $134K/yr

Position Summary Watchfire Signs is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and ... No H1B, OPT, CPT or other "temporary work authorization" candidates will be considered. Equal ...

Watchfire

Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Danville, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

Summary This Software Engineer position will be part of the software engineering team, helping ... No H1B, OPT, CPT or other "temporary work authorization" candidates will be considered. Equal ...

USM

Urgent Need Perl Developer

Peoria, IL

... Temporary Staffing firms in the DC Metro Area - Washington Business Journal (2016). OPT EAD, GC EAD ... Perl Developer Location: Peoria IL Duration: 1+Year Top Three Skills: 1. 6-8 + years of hands-on ...

Lund Boats

Software Engineer Intern

Champaign, IL · On-site

$26/hr

We are unable to sponsor temporary work visas or accept CPT/OPT authorization for this role. * Current enrollment in a BSin Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Engineering, and ...

Brunswick

Software Engineer Intern

Champaign, IL · On-site

$26/hr

We are unable to sponsor temporary work visas or accept CPT/OPT authorization for this role. * Current enrollment in a BSin Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Engineering, and ...

WEC Energy Group

Engineering Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$179K/yr

Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Engineering Manager in ... Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who ...

Stem Xpert

webMethods Developer

Elgin, IL · On-site

You can opt for a US-based project manager. * We work on fixed price projects, essentially taking ... Temp-to-hire Additional Information Thanks & Regards Aravind Jakku aravind.j@tekwissen .com 734-619 ...

WEC Energy Group

Cloud Data Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$135K/yr

WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Cloud Data Developer in ... Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who ...

WEC Energy Group

Project Controls Supervisor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$156K/yr

Bachelor's degree required, preferred Engineering, Business, or Construction Management disciplines ... Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who ...

WEC Energy Group

Project Controls Supervisor

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$156K/yr

Bachelor's degree required, preferred Engineering, Business, or Construction Management disciplines ... Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who ...

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What is the difference between Temp Opt Engineer vs Optical Engineer?

AspectTemp Opt EngineerOptical Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in optical engineering, physics, or related field; certifications are a plusSame as Temp Opt Engineer, often with additional specialized certifications
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments in labs, manufacturing, or R&D settingsPermanent or long-term roles in similar environments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies needing short-term optical expertise, such as during project peaksCommon in established optical firms, research institutions, and tech companies
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched by those looking for temporary optical engineering rolesMore focused on permanent career paths in optical engineering

In summary, a Temp Opt Engineer is a temporary role focused on short-term projects, while an Optical Engineer typically holds a permanent position with broader responsibilities. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in related environments, but their employment terms and search intents differ.

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Senior Electrical Engineer

Watchfire Signs LLC

Danville, IL

$103K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

Watchfire Signs is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of electronics for LED displays, scoreboards, and related systems. This role is a key technical contributor responsible for delivering robust, manufacturable hardware solutions from concept through production.

You will work across hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and supply chain teams while driving high-impact product development.


Responsibilities

- Design and develop electronic systems including digital, firmware, and power circuits

- Own schematic development, component selection, and PCB design reviews

- Lead hardware development from concept through validation and production release

- Troubleshoot complex system and board-level issues; drive root cause analysis

- Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams on product development

- Support new product introduction (NPI), pilot builds, and production ramp

- Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to improve cost, quality, and yield

- Evaluate and implement component changes related to supply chain or obsolescence

- Create and maintain engineering documentation (schematics, BOMs, test plans)


Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

- 7+ years of hardware design experience in a product development environment

- Strong background in digital design

- Ability to write embedded firmware for microcontrollers and FPGAs

- Experience with PCB design tools (Altium preferred)

- Hands-on experience with lab equipment and hardware debugging

- Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver results

- Strong communication and teamwork skills


Preferred Experience

- LED display systems, outdoor electronics, or high-reliability products

- Embedded systems and hardware/firmware integration

- Experience working with global supply chains

Benefits

- Medical

- Dental

- Vision

- Company Paid Life/ADD

- Voluntary Life/ADD

- Dependent Life/ADD

- 401k with Employer Match

- Vacation

- Personal Time

*Watchfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

*Legal authorization to work in the US required. We will not consider candidates who need sponsorship, now or in the future, to be legally employed in the US. No H1B, OPT, CPT or other “temporary work authorization” candidates will be considered.