Highlights
Position: Senior Automation Engineer – Medical Device ManufacturingCompensation: $135k to $155K base + 5% bonusRelocation Assistance AvailableWork Authorization Requirement:This position requires current U.S. work authorization. Join a global medical device manufacturing organization where your automation expertise will directly impact product quality, operational efficiency, and scalable production.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Buffalo Grove, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Position : Senior Automation Engineer – Medical Device ManufacturingCompensation : $135k to $155K base + 5% bonusRelocation Assistance AvailableWork Authorization Requirement:This position requires current U.S. work authorization. The employer does not offer visa sponsorship or transfer, now or in the future.Are you a hands-on automation engineer with a strong design background ready to step into a senior technical SME role? Join a global medical device manufacturing organization where your automation expertise will directly impact product quality, operational efficiency, and scalable production.This role offers cross-site visibility and the opportunity to influence automation strategy in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.What You'll Do Lead automation engineering initiatives across the Buffalo Grove and Libertyville manufacturing sitesPartner with OEMs on new equipment design, development, and production integrationDrive continuous improvement and redesign efforts for existing automated systemsCollaborate with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teamsDesign, specify, implement, and maintain automation equipment, tooling, and applicationsServe as a Subject Matter Expert for mechanical automation solutions, ensuring compliance, reliability, and scalabilityTravel occasionally to the Austin, TX headquarters as neededWhat We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline8+ years of automation engineering experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device preferred)Strong background in equipment design, implementation, and process optimizationHands-on experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar CAD platformsProven ability to lead projects, manage OEM relationships, and provide enterprise-level technical guidancePreferred Experience Drug handling automation or high-speed automated systemsWhy Join Us Competitive compensation up to $165K + 5% annual bonusComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, PTO, and tuition reimbursementCollaborative, innovation-driven culture with exposure to advanced automation technologiesQualified 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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.