Title: Electronic (Lab) Technician
Location: La Grange, IL
Hire Type: Contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Compensation: $45–$60/hour
Overview
We are seeking a skilled Electronic (Lab) Technician to provide hands-on laboratory support for hardware and software engineering teams in a controlled lab environment. This role focuses on supporting design of experiments related to new product verification, validation, and continuous product improvement initiatives.
The position plays a critical role in building and executing test setups, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting engineering teams with data collection and analysis. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate testing, reliable results, and efficient lab operations while maintaining a safe and organized workspace.
Key Responsibilities
• Build test fixtures and wiring harnesses to support engineering design of experiments and product validation
• Set up and execute complex test configurations for electronic equipment
• Administer functional, thermal, and vibration testing
• Perform maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Conduct electromechanical measurements within lab electrical systems
• Plan and manage preventative maintenance for lab equipment
• Monitor and measure performance of electrical and electronic equipment
• Manage lab equipment inventory and ensure proper tracking
• Perform soldering and PCB repair work as needed
• Maintain 5S standards and overall organization within the lab environment
• Provide support for electrical test floor operations and activities
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support product testing and improvement initiatives
Qualifications
• Associate’s degree (2-year technical degree required; engineering degree not required)
• Experience with electric motor drives and control systems
• Knowledge of low- and medium-voltage electrical panels and power distribution
• Experience working with electromechanical systems
• Strong background in maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Understanding of electrical, electronic, and mechanical technical standards
• Ability to complete tasks efficiently with a high level of quality and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc.)
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.
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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