Job Description
Job Description
Rockford, IL | Hybrid Schedule
About the Role
We're looking for a an Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical systems for innovative industrial equipment. This role combines electrical design, PLC programming, and hands-on supportto deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet customer needs.
What You'll Do
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.
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.
As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.
Rockford, IL | Hybrid Schedule
About the Role
We're looking for a an Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical systems for innovative industrial equipment. This role combines electrical design, PLC programming, and hands-on supportto deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet customer needs.
What You'll Do
- Design electrical systems and control panels using SolidWorks Electrical / AutoCAD
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs and VFDs for industrial equipment
- Develop and improve product designs to enhance performance, quality, and cost efficiency
- Support manufacturing with troubleshooting, testing, and design revisions
- Validate and test equipment prior to shipment to ensure customer and code compliance (NEC, UL)
- Collaborate with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver projects on time
- Identify and implement new technologies and component improvements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years in electrical design or industrial controls
- Experience with PLC programming, VFDs, and control systems
- Proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD, or similar CAD tools
- Strong understanding of electrical codes (NEC, UL)
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in rigging, lifting, or crane systems
- Background working with industrial equipment or machinery
- Work on custom-engineered industrial solutions
- Collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment
- Opportunity to drive innovation and product improvements
- Stable company with strong market presence
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.
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.
As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Rockford |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
Skills
- AutoCADunmatched
- CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
- Control Systemsunmatched
- Craneunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Electrical Designunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Industrial Designunmatched
- Industrial Engineeringunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- National Electrical Codeunmatched
- Product Designunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Salesunmatched
- SolidWorksunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
- Test Designunmatched
- Test Equipmentunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
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