Electrical Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Columbus, OH

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago
Electrical Engineer | Automation & Robotics

We’re building next-generation intelligent automation systems that help robots adapt, learn, and perform in real-world manufacturing environments.
We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer who wants real ownership — designing and deploying electrical systems for advanced automated equipment and robotic welding cells from concept through commissioning.
If you enjoy hands-on engineering, solving complex problems, and seeing your designs come to life on the floor, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do
  • Design electrical systems for automated equipment using SOLIDWORKS Electrical
  • Create schematics, panel layouts, I/O lists, and BOMs
  • Architect power distribution, grounding, and protection systems
  • Specify PLCs, safety devices, motion components, and controls hardware
  • Develop & debug PLC programs (Allen-Bradley / Studio 5000, Delta, CODESYS)
  • Support builds, FAT, installation, and commissioning
  • Troubleshoot and improve systems using real-world feedback
  • Collaborate with mechanical, controls, robotics, and manufacturing teams
What We’re Looking For
  • 2–6+ years designing electrical systems for industrial automation or machinery
  • Experience with SOLIDWORKS Electrical or similar ECAD tools
  • Strong understanding of industrial power distribution & wiring standards
  • PLC hardware and controls experience
  • Familiarity with machine safety systems
  • Robotics or robotic welding experience is a plus
  • Hands-on, collaborative, ownership mindset
Why Join Us
  • Daily free lunch 
  • Flexible PTO 
  • Medical, dental & vision coverage
  • Paid parental leave (up to 12–14 weeks)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Referral bonuses
Interested? Apply directly or message me to learn more.

About the Company

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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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com