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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring for an Engineering Development Program (EDP) focused on Electrification. This rotational, early-career engineering program provides hands-on product engineering experience with electric drive components and systems. Primary location: Moline, IL (onsite).

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Your Responsibilities

• Support electrification system and vehicle development: requirements, system concepting, vehicle integration, lab and vehicle testing of batteries, inverters, motors, converters, and chargers.
• Contribute to electric machine design and testing (surface and internal permanent magnet motors, thermal and structural design, sensing and mechanical interfaces).
• Work on power electronics hardware development (inverters, converters, chargers) including topology, power stage, sensing, thermals, passive components, and packaging.
• Develop and validate control systems for motor drives and converters: simulation, algorithm implementation, system identification, and diagnostics/prognostics.
• Build embedded control systems for electric powertrains using model‑based system design methods.
• Perform product engineering assignments, collaborate across rotations, and develop a network to support technical and career growth.

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What Skills You Need

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience testing electrical components with lab tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, power supplies).
• Familiarity with symbolic programming/modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or LabVIEW.
• Experience or coursework in electric machines, power electronics (inverters/converters/chargers), Li‑ion batteries, EV systems, or electric drive control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.8/4.0 (3.4+ preferred for stronger candidates).

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Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Anticipated graduation date: December 2026 through August 2027 (for entry into the program).
• Graduate students are preferred for advanced engineering topics.
• Relevant coursework or research in electric machines, power electronics, batteries, hybrid vehicles, or dynamics & control is a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $67,692 — $101,532 per year (range provided by Confidential Client).
• Benefits package includes:
  • Savings & retirement plans (401k / defined contribution)
  • Health benefits with employer HSA contribution
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Fitness subsidies / on-site gym access at select locations
  • Adoption assistance
  • Charitable contribution match
  • Employee purchase and discount programs
  • Paid vacation and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements may be available per role and program guidelines.

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Other Details

• Work arrangement: Onsite (Moline, IL).
• VISA sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
• The list of responsibilities and qualifications is a guideline and not an exhaustive list of duties.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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