Job Description
Automation Technician (Entry-Level to Experienced)
? Elgin, IL
? 2nd & 3rd Shift Openings
? Up to $30/hr + Shift Differential
? Elgin, IL
? 2nd & 3rd Shift Openings
? Up to $30/hr + Shift Differential
- 2nd Shift (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM): +$1/hr
- 3rd Shift (10:30 PM – 7:00 AM): +$2/hr
? Paid Training on 1st Shift (2 weeks)
Build Your Automation Career — Even If You’re Just Getting Started
We’re working with a growing manufacturer of high-precision connectors that relies on advanced, proprietary automated assembly equipment designed and built in Germany. Due to rapid growth (expanding from 3 to 12 machines), we are adding multiple Automation Technicians to the team.
Whether you’re an experienced tech or a recent grad with hands-on training in robotics, PLCs, or automation (think UTI or similar programs), this is a strong opportunity to get your foot in the door and grow.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Highly automated, proprietary assembly machines
- Technologies including Beckhoff, Fanuc, Keyence, Festo, and PLC systems
- A fast-paced production environment where uptime and performance matter
What You’ll Do
- Troubleshoot and maintain automated production equipment (electrical & mechanical)
- Support PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and servo-driven systems
- Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation
- Assist with equipment improvements and process optimization
- Respond to production issues and help keep operations running efficiently
What They’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Entry-level candidates welcome with relevant schooling, certifications, or technical training (robotics, automation, mechatronics, etc.)
- 1+ year of hands-on experience in maintenance or automation is a plus
- Basic understanding of PLCs, sensors, or industrial controls preferred
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Willingness to learn and grow in a hands-on environment
Why This Role Stands Out
- ? Company growth = real career advancement opportunities
- ? Work on cutting-edge automated machinery not found everywhere
- ? Hands-on learning with industry-leading technologies
- ? Entry-level friendly with structured training
- ? High-impact role supporting critical production operations
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Elgin, IL |
| 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
- Automated Assembly Equipmentunmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Electrical Componentsunmatched
- Electrical Wiringunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Production Supportunmatched
- Production Systemsunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Roboticsunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Servomechanismunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
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