Analysis Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Documentation, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Electromechanical Design, Electromechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Systems, Engineering Drawing, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Health Plan, Identify Issues, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Oscilloscope, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Design, Production Support, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Schematics, Systems Analysis, Technical Recruiting, Technical Support, Test Data, Test Design, Testing, Validation Testing, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Verification Plans, Voltmeter
Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Palatine, IL
Shift: 1st Shift (Some flexibility on exact hours)
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Pay Rate: $50–$62 per hour
Compensation & Benefits: As an employee of Sterling Engineering, you’ll receive a full, competitive benefits package, including:
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Three Medical Plan Options
Dental & Vision Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Sterling Engineering is hiring an Electrical Engineer for a highly respected, employee-owned manufacturing leader in the power and energy industry. This position is available due to strong, continued growth and you’ll have high visibility and impact in your role, the ability to influence product design and performance, and the chance to advance your own career in a stable, innovation-driven environment. Strong training and mentorship will be provided through the rest of 2026 to ensure development & success in this new role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead electrical and electromechanical design efforts for new and existing products
- Support manufacturing, assembly, and quality teams to ensure product performance and reliability
- Conduct root cause analysis, troubleshoot production issues, and support RMA investigations
- Develop and execute validation and verification test plans for new components and suppliers
- Analyze electrical systems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering tools
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, schematics, and assembly instructions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives including FMEA and risk mitigation strategies
- Analyze test data and present findings to support engineering decisions and product enhancements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology is required
- 5+ years of experience in electrical or electromechanical engineering is required, with a strong blend of electrical & mechanical skills
- Strong knowledge of electrical circuits, schematics, and system-level troubleshooting
- Experience with design, validation testing, and manufacturing support
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making ability
- Proficiency with oscilloscopes, voltmeters, Microsoft Office tools and data analysis platforms
Helpful Skills:
- Experience with electromechanical systems like motors, switches, gearboxes and mechanisms
- Ability to troubleshoot across both electrical and mechanical systems
- CAD experience
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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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.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com