Electrical Design Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Rockford, IL

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Rockford, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 support to 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

What We’re Looking For
  • 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

Nice to Have
  • Experience in rigging, lifting, or crane systems
  • Background working with industrial equipment or machinery

Why Join Us?
  • 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. 

About the Company

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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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com