• Oak Brook, IL
  • $30–$35 Per Hour
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2 days ago

Job Description

Electrical Engineering Technician 

Location: Oak Brook, Onsite (occasional remote flexibility)
Contract Length: Through December 2026, with potential for full-time conversion
Compensation: $30-$35/hr

Position Summary

We're seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician to support our Electrical and Firmware Engineering team in a fast-paced product development environment. This is a hands-on role focused on prototype builds, troubleshooting, testing, and board rework while working closely with engineers throughout the development process.

Responsibilities

  • Perform fine-pitch soldering, PCB modifications, and circuit board rework
  • Support Electrical and Firmware Engineers with product development activities
  • Conduct RF, thermal, and power supply testing
  • Load and update firmware on development hardware
  • Troubleshoot electronic assemblies, prototypes, and circuit boards
  • Order components, equipment, and engineering lab supplies
  • Maintain organization and cleanliness of shared lab spaces
  • Support and promote 6S workplace standards
  • Document findings and communicate results to engineering teams

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as an Electronics Technician, Electrical Engineering Technician, or similar role
  • Strong fine-pitch soldering and PCB rework experience
  • Experience troubleshooting electronic hardware and prototypes
  • Experience working directly with Electrical and/or Firmware Engineers
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in an R&D or product development environment
  • Experience with RF, thermal, or power testing
  • Experience supporting embedded systems and firmware updates
We value hands-on experience and technical capability. Candidates with strong relevant experience will be considered regardless of educational background.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Numbers & Facts

LocationOak Brook, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$30–$35 Per Hour
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1969
Websitehttp://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

  • Computer Firmwareunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electronicsunmatched
  • Electronics Assemblyunmatched
  • Embedded Systemsunmatched
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
  • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)unmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Prototypingunmatched
  • Radio Frequencyunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • Solderingunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Testingunmatched

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