$135,000–$155,000 Per Year
AutoCAD, Automation, Automation Engineering, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Continuous Improvement, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Leadership, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Disposables, Medical Equipment, Medical Organizations, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), PTC Creo, Process Improvement, Relationship Management, SolidWorks, Technical Leadership
Position: Senior Automation Engineer – Medical Device Manufacturing
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL (Onsite)
Compensation: $135k to $155K base + 5% bonus
Relocation Assistance Available
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position requires current U.S. work authorization. The employer does not offer visa sponsorship or transfer, now or in the future.
Are you a hands-on automation engineer with a strong design background ready to step into a senior technical SME role? Join a global medical device manufacturing organization where your automation expertise will directly impact product quality, operational efficiency, and scalable production.
This role offers cross-site visibility and the opportunity to influence automation strategy in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
Lead automation engineering initiatives across the Buffalo Grove and Libertyville manufacturing sites
Partner with OEMs on new equipment design, development, and production integration
Drive continuous improvement and redesign efforts for existing automated systems
Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams
Design, specify, implement, and maintain automation equipment, tooling, and applications
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for mechanical automation solutions, ensuring compliance, reliability, and scalability
Travel occasionally to the Austin, TX headquarters as needed
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
8+ years of automation engineering experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device preferred)
Strong background in equipment design, implementation, and process optimization
Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar CAD platforms
Proven ability to lead projects, manage OEM relationships, and provide enterprise-level technical guidance
Preferred Experience:
Why Join Us
Competitive compensation up to $155K + 5% annual bonus
Relocation support available
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, PTO, and tuition reimbursement
Collaborative, innovation-driven culture with exposure to advanced automation technologies
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.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
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.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com