Highlights
This role will focus on building, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting engineering prototypes while working closely with engineers throughout the product development process. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, working with minimal test procedures, and contributing directly to the development of new products.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Oak Brook, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $30–$35 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Electrical Engineering Technician (R&D/Product Development)
Location: Oak Brook, IL (Onsite with occasional remote flexibility)
Duration: Contract (6-12 months) with potential for full-time conversion
Pay: $30-$35/hr
Duration: Contract (6-12 months) with potential for full-time conversion
Pay: $30-$35/hr
Position Overview
We're seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician to support our Electrical and Firmware Engineering team in a hands-on product development environment. This role will focus on building, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting engineering prototypes while working closely with engineers throughout the product development process.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, working with minimal test procedures, and contributing directly to the development of new products.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform 0201 fine-pitch soldering, PCB modifications, and circuit board rework
- Troubleshoot electronic assemblies, prototypes, and PCBs
- Support Electrical and Firmware Engineers throughout product development activities
- Conduct RF, thermal, power supply, and functional testing
- Load and update firmware on development hardware
- Assist with prototype builds and engineering development projects
- Order components, equipment, and engineering lab supplies as needed
- Help maintain an organized engineering workspace and support 6S initiatives
- Document testing results and communicate findings to engineering teams
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineering Technician, Electronics Technician, or similar role
- Strong experience with fine-pitch soldering and PCB rework
- Experience troubleshooting electronic hardware and prototypes
- Experience supporting engineers in an R&D, product development, or prototype environment
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Preferred
- Experience with RF, thermal, or power supply testing
- Experience supporting embedded systems and firmware updates
- Experience working in a fast-paced engineering development environment
We value hands-on technical experience and will consider qualified candidates regardless of educational background.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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.