Highlights
We’re seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to join a hands-on engineering team supporting the design, testing, application, and continuous improvement of innovative mechanical and motion-control products. This is a great opportunity to gain experience across mechanical design, automation, product development, testing, manufacturing, and customer applications.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Huntley, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $60,000–$65,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Huntley, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $60-65K yrly
Benefits:Comprehensive Benefit Package offered
Overview:
Looking to launch your engineering career in automation, motion control, and mechatronics?
We’re seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to join a hands-on engineering team supporting the design, testing, application, and continuous improvement of innovative mechanical and motion-control products.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience across mechanical design, automation, product development, testing, manufacturing, and customer applications.
Job Duties:
- Support the design and development of custom linear motion and mechatronic solutions
- Create and maintain 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks
- Assist with engineering calculations involving loads, bearing life, critical speed, and motion systems
- Support prototype development, product testing, validation, and performance analysis
- Investigate product issues through inspection, testing, and root-cause analysis
- Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams on design and product improvements
- Provide technical support for customer and sales inquiries
- Support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Participate in customer meetings, product demonstrations, and troubleshooting as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- 0–2 years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing, automation, product development, or related engineering
- Internship, co-op, or academic project experience is a plus
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
- Understanding of mechanical systems, machine design, and manufacturing processes
- Ability to read manufacturing drawings and understand tolerancing
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Hands-on mindset and willingness to learn
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.
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