Highlights
Mechanical/Electrical Installation Technician Travel within Indianapolis Position Overview The Mechanical/Electrical Installation Technician is responsible for installing, assembling, wiring, and testing specialized equipment at customer facilities throughout North America. Ideal Candidate Backgrounds: Industrial equipment installation, machine building, field service, electromechanical assembly, automation equipment, pharmaceutical equipment, or industrial maintenance.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Indianapolis, IN |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Mechanical/Electrical Installation Technician
Travel within Indianapolis
Position Overview
The Mechanical/Electrical Installation Technician is responsible for installing, assembling, wiring, and testing specialized equipment at customer facilities throughout North America.
This position supports projects in the pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical, and Cell & Gene Therapy (ATMP) industries. The technician will work with mechanical assemblies, electrical components, wiring, pneumatic systems, and controls while following technical drawings, schematics, and installation procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Installation
- Assemble and install mechanical components using engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical manuals
- Install electrical components, cables, wiring, pneumatic lines, and devices
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and pneumatic diagrams
- Wire, label, and connect components according to specifications
- Perform equipment adjustments and modifications using hand and power tools
- Assist with functional testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Prepare, disassemble, package, and install machinery at customer locations
- Identify, document, and report equipment defects, malfunctions, and installation issues
- Maintain organized workspaces and follow safety procedures and 5S standards
Customer & Commercial Support
- Ship and receive customer orders, inventory, and installation equipment
- Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams
- Represent the company professionally at customer facilities
- Participate in ongoing technical and product training
Health & Safety
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures
- Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements when working with hazardous energy
- Properly use required PPE and safety equipment
- Report unsafe conditions, equipment defects, accidents, and incidents
- Participate in required safety training and incident investigations
Qualifications
- Two-year technical degree or diploma in Industrial Technology, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation
- Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, electrical installation, wiring, and equipment troubleshooting
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with strict project timelines
- Previous experience working directly with customers and resolving technical issues
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to remain calm under pressure
- Fluent in English
Travel & Physical Requirements
- Approximately 55% travel throughout North America
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Comfortable wearing required PPE for extended periods
- Willingness to work in industrial and customer facility environments, including areas with elevated noise levels
Industry Exposure
Equipment installation projects may support:
- Radiopharmaceutical: Shielded hot cells, isolators, synthesis systems, dispensing equipment, and sterilization systems
- Pharmaceutical: Aseptic filling systems, isolators, API processing equipment, and sterile manufacturing systems
- Cell & Gene Therapy: Cell culture isolators and specialized incubation systems
Ideal Candidate Backgrounds: Industrial equipment installation, machine building, field service, electromechanical assembly, automation equipment, pharmaceutical equipment, or industrial maintenance.
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.