Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Blueprints, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Failure Analysis, Hardware Administration, Interpersonal Skills, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Support, Product Design, Production Support, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Software Administration, Software Development, Standards Development, Technical Support, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Tools, Testing, Vision Plan
Engineering Technician
Pay: $33.00 – $42.00 per hour
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Job Summary
We are seeking an Engineering Technician to support manufacturing operations by providing hands-on engineering services and technical support. This role partners closely with Production Support Engineering to ensure products meet design, quality, and performance standards throughout development and production.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct complex engineering tests and development activities; analyze results and implement required changes
Review project documentation, work instructions, and blueprints to determine test specifications and troubleshoot technical issues
Set up and perform testing on units and components for design validation, quality control, and failure analysis
Collect, document, and maintain test data, procedures, and equipment records
Support hardware and software development activities as needed
Assist with maintaining equipment and tools used in testing and development
Train and support technicians on processes, equipment, and best practices
Qualifications & Experience
Associate’s degree, military training, vocational training, or equivalent hands-on experience
Typically 8–10 years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience preferred
Compensation & Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and sick time
Tuition reimbursement
Equal Employment Opportunity
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or nationality
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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