Analysis Skills, Cleanroom, Continuous Improvement, Data Processing, Detail Oriented, Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Molding Processes, Performance Analysis, Polymers, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Production Control, Startup, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Testing
Process Engineering Technician (Injection Molding)
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Pay: $28-37/hr
Shift Options:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 3/3/2 schedule (A Shift)
6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, 3/3/2 schedule
Position Overview
We are seeking a strong Injection Molding Process Engineering Technician with hands-on mold setup and processing experience. This is not a press-monitoring role, this position requires ownership of setups, startups, troubleshooting, and technical support to engineering and production teams.
Responsibilities
Perform mold setup and full tool changeovers
Execute startups and validate processing parameters
Troubleshoot injection molding presses, molds, and tooling
Identify and resolve tooling vs. process-related issues
Adjust barrel temperatures, pressures, shot size, and cycle parameters
Process various resins, including proper material drying and moisture control
Support engineering with test runs, yield analysis, and process improvements
Monitor production performance and provide technical guidance to operators
Document process data and support continuous improvement initiatives
Required Experience and Skills
5+ years of injection molding experience preferred
Strong mold setup experience (critical requirement)
Hands-on troubleshooting of presses and molds
Ability to restart tools and independently resolve downtime issues
Understanding of barrel and screw function and polymer processing fundamentals
Ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound technical decisions
Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Scientific molding experience
RJG Master Molder certification or exposure
Experience supporting process engineering or development activities
Experience in cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environments
Background in medical, automotive, packaging, or similar molding environments
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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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