Electrical Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Huntley, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Automation, C++ Programming Language, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering Software, Ethernet, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Industrial Robotics, Instrumentation, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Motion Control, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Product Testing, Programming Languages, Project Commissioning, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Robotics, Servomechanism, Software Development, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Test Equipment, Testing, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Huntley, IL
POSTED
4 days ago
Title: Electrical Engineer - Motion Control & Automation
Location: Huntley
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: 95-100K
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO

 

Overview:

We're seeking an Electrical Engineer who enjoys solving real-world automation challenges and working with advanced motion control technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with servo motors, drives, controllers, and multi-axis systems supporting robotics, industrial automation, and other cutting-edge applications.

You'll collaborate with engineering, applications, and product teams to test, integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize motion control solutions while supporting customers and driving product performance.

Job Duties: 

  • Support servo motors, drives, controllers, and motion control systems
  • Perform testing, validation, and performance optimization
  • Tune multi-axis servo systems for customer applications
  • Troubleshoot electrical and motion control issues
  • Support system integration, commissioning, and customer projects
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation
  • Evaluate third-party components for compatibility
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product and application development

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, automation, robotics, or mechatronics
  • Experience with motors, servo drives, or motion control systems
  • Understanding of control systems and servo tuning
  • Familiarity with C++, C#, Python, or similar programming languages
  • Exposure to EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, or similar industrial networks

Preferred:

  • Experience with electrical test equipment and instrumentation
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
  • Familiarity with CAD, ERP, or engineering software tools


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