Highlights
Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs using platforms such as ABB Automation Builder, Allen-Bradley, CODESYS, Unitronics, and related technologies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $68–$72 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Title: Mechatronics Controls Engineer
Location: Kalamazoo, MI or Bethlehem, PA
Position Type: Contract to Hire (Longevity Desired)
Position Type: Contract to Hire (Longevity Desired)
Compensation: $68-72 per hour
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k), employee ownership (ESOP)
Travel: Up to 25%, including domestic and international travel
You’ll have the opportunity to work on new product development from concept through prototype, testing, validation, and commercialization, rather than simply supporting existing production equipment. This role combines controls engineering, PLC programming, electrical systems, mechatronics, intelligent diagnostics, connectivity, and automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide controls and electrical engineers in executing controls architecture strategies for new product development initiatives.
- Define and develop controls architectures for mechatronic systems, including connectivity, remote monitoring, intelligent diagnostics, and automation.
- Lead platform and device selection based on product performance, scalability, modularity, and reliability requirements.
- Integrate electrical, mechanical, and controls components to deliver complete system functionality.
- Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs using platforms such as ABB Automation Builder, Allen-Bradley, CODESYS, Unitronics, and related technologies.
- Translate product and system requirements into effective controls solutions and technical specifications.
- Support validation planning, testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification.
- Enhance product functionality through innovative diagnostics, connectivity, and intelligent control capabilities.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, validation records, design specifications, technical reviews, and engineering best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience with control systems, mechatronic product development, industrial power systems, control panels, or related technologies.
- Demonstrated success developing new products, technologies, or engineered solutions from concept through prototype, testing, and validation.
- Strong PLC programming and controls logic development experience.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, including domestic and international travel.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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.