Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Chicago, IL
1 day ago

$24–$25 Per Hour

Highlights

In this role, you will work alongside engineers and cross-functional teams to support the development of new products, improve existing designs, create and update CAD drawings, and build prototypes. Ideal Candidate This opportunity is especially well-suited for recent college graduates or entry-level candidates with a Mechanical Engineering Technology background who want to gain practical experience in product development, CAD design, prototyping, and manufacturing.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Chicago, IL
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$24–$25 Per Hour
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1969
Website	http://www.sterling-engineering.com

Description

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location: On-Site
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $24–$25 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineering Technician to join a Product Development team. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related technical field who are looking to begin their careers in engineering and manufacturing. In this role, you will work alongside engineers and cross-functional teams to support the development of new products, improve existing designs, create and update CAD drawings, and build prototypes. This position offers hands-on experience with product development, engineering processes, and manufacturing support.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering and product development teams to develop new products and improve existing designs.
Create and update engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and product documentation.
Assist with CAD drawing modifications and design reviews.
Build and assemble prototypes and assist with product mockups and testing.
Support manufacturing and production teams by providing training, communicating custom requirements, and troubleshooting issues.
Manage multiple projects and keep deliverables organized and on schedule.
Work with regulatory and field support teams as needed.
Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and product designs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, or a related engineering field, or an associate degree in a relevant technical program.
Working knowledge of 3D CAD software; SolidWorks is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Experience with hands-on prototyping, assembly, or similar technical projects.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively, learn new concepts, and manage multiple priorities.
A self-motivated attitude with a willingness to take a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is especially well-suited for recent college graduates or entry-level candidates with a Mechanical Engineering Technology background who want to gain practical experience in product development, CAD design, prototyping, and manufacturing. Candidates who enjoy hands-on technical work and are eager to learn and grow within an engineering environment are encouraged to apply.

Qualified 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.

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.