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Senior Robotics Engineer
Sterling Engineering, Inc.
- Tinley Park, IL
- 30+ days ago
- $100,000–$120,000 Per Year
Highlights
This individual will play a key role in designing, building, and deploying robotic systems from concept through installation, while driving innovation and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. We are seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer with strong hands-on experience in advanced automation systems, particularly in small-scale precision assembly and packaging applications.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Tinley Park, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$120,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Title: Robotics Engineer
Location: Orland Park, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 (Flexible based on experience)
Full Benefits
Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer with strong hands-on experience in advanced automation systems, particularly in small-scale precision assembly and packaging applications. This individual will play a key role in designing, building, and deploying robotic systems from concept through installation, while driving innovation and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Duties:
- Lead complex engineering projects from concept through design, build, run-off, and installation in a manufacturing environment
- Apply advanced engineering principles to solve technical challenges and improve system performance
- Plan, manage, and execute technical project deliverables within established timelines and budgets
- Design and implement robotic systems for precision assembly and packaging applications
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers
- Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to deliver high-quality automation solutions
- Deliver technical presentations and communicate project updates to stakeholders
- Research and implement new technologies, tools, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in robotics and automation engineering
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on, full lifecycle application engineering experience (design → build → factory run-off/installation)
- Proven experience with advanced robotics and vision systems for small assembly and packaging
- Hands-on experience with precision robotic assembly (e.g., watches, medical devices, handheld products, or similar micro-assembly applications)
- Experience with six-axis and/or SCARA robots in production environments
- Strong background in custom End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) and electromechanical system design
- Proficiency in 3D CAD design (SolidWorks, Siemens NX/Unigraphics, or similar)
- Experience integrating robotics with vision systems and automated processes
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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