Sterling Engineering is partnering with a growing precision fabrication and contract manufacturing company to hire an Electrical Project Engineer. This role is responsible for supporting the design, assembly, testing, and validation of industrial electrical control systems and electromechanical
Location: Libertyville, IL 60048 Schedule: 1st Shift Salary: $100,000-$120,000 per year Hire Type: Direct Hire Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan.
Responsibilities
Lead the assembly of industrial control panels, ensuring proper component placement, wiring, and overall build quality.
Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, including equipment setup, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
Develop and perform functional, continuity, and validation testing for electrical control systems and panels.
Troubleshoot wiring and electrical system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Partner with engineering, fabrication, and production teams to ensure efficient, repeatable, and compliant electrical builds.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing processes and electrical system performance.
Create and maintain clear work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Active UL Manufacturers Technical Representative (MTR) certification, or the ability to successfully obtain certification.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on electrical experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical specifications.
Experience creating manufacturing work instructions and technical documentation.
Proficient with electrical test equipment, including multimeters, and common hand tools.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience with industrial control panels and electrical assemblies is highly preferred.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Libertyville, IL
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$100,000–$120,000 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.
Skills
Blueprintsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Contract Manufacturingunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Educational Technologyunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electrical Wiringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Electromechanical Systemsunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Manufacturing Technologyunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
Wire Harnessunmatched
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