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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Huntley, IL
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$95,000–$100,000 Per Year
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.